Manageengine Applications Manager
CVE-2024-41140
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.15%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 174000 and prior are vulnerable to the incorrect authorization in the update user function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
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This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 174000 and prior are vulnerable to the incorrect authorization in the update user function. Affected products include: Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 174000 and prior are vulnerable to the incorrect authorization in the update user function.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2024-41140 presents notable security risk, a incorrect authorization vulnerability rated CVSS 8.1. Attackers could bypass security controls to gain unauthorized access to protected resources and sensitive data. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure; (2) Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting; (3) Apply principle of least privilege.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
A remote code execution issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager before 13.6 (build 13640). Rated
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13500 allows SQL injection via GraphicalView.do, as demonstrated
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 through 14 allows FaultTemplateOptions.jsp resourceid SQL injection. Rated cri
An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 11.0 through 14.0. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8),
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in the Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13820 via the resids
A SQL Injection vulnerability exists in Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13.x before build 13800 via the j_usernam
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13500 allows Post-authentication SQL injection via the name param
An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine Application Manager through 14.2. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vuln
An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager through 12.4x. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13530 allows SQL injection via the /MyPage.do widgetid parameter.
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13530 allows SQL injection via the /showresource.do resourceid pa
Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13530 allows SQL injection via the /MyPage.do?method=viewDashBoar
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