Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw let remote attackers create administrator accounts in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109. For an endpoint management platform, that is a high business risk because administrative access can affect many managed systems. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations running ManageEngine Desktop Central or Desktop Central MSP builds earlier than 90109, especially where the management interface is reachable by untrusted networks. Treat this as urgent for any still-running legacy ManageEngine Desktop Central deployment. The issue directly enables unauthorized administrator creation, which can undermine endpoint management trust across the business. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Desktop Central or Desktop Central MSP systems to build 90109 or later.; Review the ManageEngine advisory for current vendor guidance and supported upgrade paths.; Restrict management interface access to trusted administrative networks only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/ManageEngine/me_dc9_admin.txtCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- desktopcentral-cve20147862-sec-bypass(99595)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve20147862-unauthorized-account-creation.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/manage_engine_dc_create_adminCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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