ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP exportMickeyList Improper Input Validation Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

November 15th, 2022
ZDI-22-1490 ZDI-CAN-18608

CVE ID

CVE-2022-40773

CVSS Score

8.8 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

ManageEngine

Affected Products

ServiceDesk Plus MSP

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the exportMickeyList action. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the user.

Additional Details

ManageEngine has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk-msp/cve-2022-40773.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2022-09-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2022-11-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2022-11-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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