CVE-2016-9491

ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13690 allows an authenticated user, who is able to access /register.do page (most likely limited to administrator), to browse the filesystem and read the system files, including Applications Manager configuration, stored private keys, etc. By default Application Manager is running with administrative privileges, therefore it is possible to access every directory on the underlying operating system.

• CWE-611
• CWE-200

• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
• https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9491.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-2016-9491.htmlVendor Advisory
• https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Published

Jul 13, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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