SRC-2022-0002 : Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central ChangeAmazonPasswordServlet Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vulnerability Details:

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to elevate privileges on affected installations of ManageEngine Desktop Central. Authentication as a low privileged user is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the ChangeAmazonPasswordServlet class. The issue results from a lack of verification on the current password to be changed. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to reset the administrators password.

Affected Vendors:

Zoho

Affected Products:

ManageEngine Desktop Central and ManageEngine Desktop Central MSP <= 10.1.2138.1 (latest)

Vendor Response:

Zoho has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: <https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/privilege-escalation-vulnerability.html&gt;