Overview
CVE-2025-41444 is a notable cybersecurity vulnerability affecting Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions 8510 and prior. The vulnerability primarily exposes the system to authenticated SQL injection attacks in the alerts module of the software.
The risk of such a vulnerability is significant, especially for organizations that rely on ADAudit Plus for their network security. Successful exploitation could potentially compromise the system or lead to a severe data leakage. It is crucial to comprehend the nature of this vulnerability and take immediate mitigating actions.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-41444
Severity: High (8.3 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, severe data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | 8510 and earlier
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability is a SQL Injection attack that can be executed by an authenticated user. An attacker who has gained access to a valid session or credentials can manipulate the SQL queries in the alerts module of ADAudit Plus. By introducing malicious SQL statements, the attacker can modify, delete, or extract sensitive data from the database. This can lead to unauthorized access to confidential data, system compromise, and severe data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a hypothetical example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. Note that this is a conceptual example and is not meant to be used for malicious purposes.
POST /alerts/module HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
Authentication: Bearer <valid_token>
{
"alert_id": "1; DROP TABLE users;"
}In this example, the attacker uses a valid token to send a POST request to the alerts module. They inject a malicious SQL command in the ‘alert_id’ parameter. In this case, the command aims to drop the ‘users’ table, potentially leading to loss of crucial data.
Mitigation
To mitigate the vulnerability, organizations are advised to apply the vendor patch as soon as possible. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using the Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can offer temporary protection. It is also recommended to enforce strong authentication and session management controls, limiting the potential for an attacker to gain necessary privileges.