Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has recently identified a significant security flaw, designated as CVE-2025-41403. This vulnerability specifically targets Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions 8510 and prior. It is a type of SQL Injection vulnerability that could potentially allow a malicious actor to compromise the affected systems or leak sensitive data.
The impact of this vulnerability is especially significant considering the widespread use of ManageEngine ADAudit Plus in managing and auditing various network services. Any compromise or data leakage could have catastrophic consequences for businesses and organizations that rely on this software for their daily operations.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-41403
Severity: High (8.3 CVSS score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: User level
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 8510 and prior
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability works by exploiting a weakness in ADAudit Plus’s service account audit data fetching process. An attacker, who has authenticated access to the system, can inject malicious SQL commands into the system’s queries. This can potentially allow the attacker to manipulate the system’s database, gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even execute arbitrary commands on the system.
Conceptual Example Code
Here is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /ADAuditPlus/ServiceAccountAuditData HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"service_account": "'; DROP TABLE users; --"
}In this example, if the service_account parameter is not properly sanitized before being used in a SQL query, it could lead to the deletion of the ‘users’ table from the database.
Mitigation
Zohocorp has issued a patch to address this vulnerability. Users are strongly advised to apply the patch as soon as possible. In the meantime, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can be used as temporary mitigation. These systems can be configured to detect and block SQL injection attempts, thereby reducing the risk of exploitation.