CVE-2016-9489

Name: CVE-2016-9489
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-13T20:29:01.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9489 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13200, an authenticated user is able to alter all of their own properties, including own group, i.e. changing their group to one with higher privileges like "ADMIN". EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13200, an authenticated user is able to alter all of their own properties, including own group, i.e. changing their group to one with higher privileges like "ADMIN". A user is also able to change properties of another user, e.g. change another user's password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.68%

74.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Applications Manager	12.0
Zohocorp	Manageengine Applications Manager	13.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9489.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9489.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9489?

How severe is CVE-2016-9489?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9489 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9489?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST