CVE-2016-9490

Name: CVE-2016-9490
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-05T14:29:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 before build 13200 suffer from a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. Applications Manager is prone to a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in parameter LIMIT, in URL path /DiagAlertAction.do?REQTYPE=AJAX&LIMIT=1233. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 12 and 13 before build 13200 suffer from a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. Applications Manager is prone to a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in parameter LIMIT, in URL path /DiagAlertAction.do?REQTYPE=AJAX&LIMIT=1233. The URL is also available without authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Manageengine	Applications Manager	12.0
Manageengine	Applications Manager	13.0

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142022/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-12-13-XSS-SQL-Injection-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9490.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142022/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager-12-13-XSS-SQL-Injection-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9490.html

Timeline

Published: Jun 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9490?

How severe is CVE-2016-9490?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9490?

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