Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue lets an unauthenticated remote attacker upload arbitrary files through ServiceDesk Plus login page customization. CISA lists CVE-2019-8394 as known exploited, so this is not only theoretical. Any internet-facing or broadly reachable ServiceDesk Plus instance below 10.0 build 10012 should be treated as urgent. Organizations are exposed if they run Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus below 10.0 build 10012, especially when the service is internet-facing or accessible from untrusted networks. Prioritize remediation immediately for any exposed instance. The combination of unauthenticated network access, public exploit reference, and CISA KEV listing creates credible operational risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ServiceDesk Plus to 10.0 build 10012 or later per vendor release notes.; Check current Zoho ManageEngine guidance for any additional hardening or cleanup instructions.; Restrict external access to ServiceDesk Plus until vulnerable instances are updated..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 46413CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/readme.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-8394CVE reference · government-resource
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.