Advisory Details

November 21st, 2022

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP generateSQLReport Improper Input Validation Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2022-40772
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 generateSQLReport function. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a 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-2022-40772.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2022-09-08 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2022-11-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Piotr Bazydlo (@chudypb) of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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