CRITICAL

CVE-2021-20136

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

31.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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.

Technical details

Published
11/1/2021

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.

Is CVE-2021-20136 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-20136 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 31.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-20136?

CVE-2021-20136 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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