ME Central Desktop v7.x - Multiple Persistent Vulnerabilities

Document Title:
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ME Central Desktop v7.x  - Multiple Persistent Vulnerabilities



Release Date:
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2011-09-06


Vulnerability Laboratory ID (VL-ID):
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36


Product & Service Introduction:
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Desktop Central is a web-based windows desktop management software that helps in managing 1000s of desktops from a 
central location. It automates the complete desktop management life cycle ranging from a simple configuration to 
complex software deployment. With its network-neutral architecture, the administrator can easily manage any windows 
networks like Active Directory, Workgroup, or other directory services.

(Copy of the Vendor Homepage: http://www.manageengine.com/)


Abstract Advisory Information:
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Vulnerability-Lab Team discovered mulitple persistent web vulnerabilities on Manage Engine`s Desktop Central v7.


Vulnerability Disclosure Timeline:
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2011-09-06:	Public or Non-Public Disclosure


Discovery Status:
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Published


Affected Product(s):
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Manage Engine
Product: Central Desktop 7.5

Manage Engine
Product: Central Desktop 7.x7.x

Manage Engine
Product: Central Desktop 7.xv7.x

Manage Engine
Product: Central Desktop 7.x7.5


Exploitation Technique:
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Remote


Severity Level:
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Medium


Technical Details & Description:
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Multiple persistent input validation vulnerabilities are detected on Central Dekstop v7.x
Attackers can implement/inject malicious script codes(persistent) on application-side of central desktop.
Successful exploitation allows an remote attacker or local low privileged user account to hijacking sessions, phish forms or manipulate vulnerable application modules.
The bugs are located n

Vulnerable Module(s):
								[+] ShowPatchSettings
								[+] ShowUsers
								[+] Mail-Server
								[+] Username - Administration Users

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Proof of Concept (PoC):
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The vulnerabilities can be exploited by remote attackers & local low privileged user accounts with required user inter action.

Insert script code on the following vulnerable module as username ...

http://localhost:8020/patchSettings.do?actionToCall=showPatchSettings

...  & view the output on the next section. 

http://localhost:8020/usermgmt.do?actionToCall=showUsers


Security Risk:
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The security risk of the persistent vulnerabilities are estimated as medium.


Credits & Authors:
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Vulnerability Research Laboratory


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