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CVE-2016-9491

4.9 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Jul 13, 2018CWE-611EPSS 2.53%

Overview

CVE-2016-9491 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Refwww.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9491.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9Refwww.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9491.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9491?

CVE-2016-9491 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 13, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-9491?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9491?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-9491?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-9491 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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