CVE-2021-20136

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 10.45%

Last modified

CVE-2021-20136 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ManageEngine Log360 Builds < 5235 are affected by an improper access control vulnerability allowing database configuration overwrite. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted message to Log360 to change its backend database to an attacker-controlled database and to force Log360 to restart. EPSS estimates a 10.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ManageEngine Log360 Builds < 5235 are affected by an improper access control vulnerability allowing database configuration overwrite. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted message to Log360 to change its backend database to an attacker-controlled database and to force Log360 to restart. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution by replacing files executed by Log360 on startup.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
10.45%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
ZohocorpManageengine Log360<= 5.2
ZohocorpManageengine Log3605.3Build5232

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20136?
ManageEngine Log360 Builds < 5235 are affected by an improper access control vulnerability allowing database configuration overwrite. An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted message to Log360 to change its backend database to an attacker-controlled database and to force Log360 to restart. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution by replacing files executed by Log360 on startup.
How severe is CVE-2021-20136?
CVE-2021-20136 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-20136?
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