Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE describes an open redirect in Zoho ManageEngine AD Manager Plus builds 6590 through 6613. A crafted link could make a trusted AD Manager Plus URL send a user elsewhere, potentially helping bypass CSRF protections or disguise a malicious destination as legitimate.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or broadly accessible AD Manager Plus instances because the product manages Active Directory workflows and users may trust its URLs. Internal-only, tightly restricted deployments are lower urgency but still need review.
Technical view
The issue is in the /LoadFrame endpoint, where the src parameter can be used for URL redirection. The public record states this can enable URL redirection attacks, CSRF protection bypass, or trusted-domain masquerading. No CVSS, CWE, patch version, or vendor mitigation is included in the supplied sources.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Zoho ManageEngine AD Manager Plus builds 6590 through 6613 may be exposed, especially if the web interface is reachable by users through browsers, email links, or external networks.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show known active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. The practical risk is phishing-assisted abuse against administrators or authenticated users who trust AD Manager Plus links.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and one public write-up reference. The affected range is named in the title and description, but the supplied CVE metadata lacks CPEs, CVSS, CWE classification, exploit status, and fixed-version details.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory AD Manager Plus deployments and identify builds 6590 through 6613.
- Check Zoho or ManageEngine guidance for the corrected build and supported upgrade path.
- Restrict AD Manager Plus access to trusted networks, VPN, or administrative jump hosts.
- Treat AD Manager Plus links from email or chat as suspicious until remediated.
- Review CSRF-sensitive workflows after upgrading or applying vendor guidance.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any AD Manager Plus instance is running build 6590 through 6613.
- Check whether the AD Manager Plus web interface is internet-accessible.
- Review web logs for /LoadFrame requests containing external src destinations.
- Verify remediation against vendor guidance in a non-production test path first.
- Confirm CSRF protections remain effective for sensitive administrative actions.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://umbrielsecurity.wordpress.com/2018/01/31/dangerous-url-redirection-and-csrf-in-zoho-manageengine-ad-manager-plus-cve-2017-17552/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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