{"id":42756,"date":"2025-05-22T20:11:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T20:11:37","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-10-05T23:20:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T05:20:39","slug":"cve-2025-3833-authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-zohocorp-manageengine-adselfservice-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-3833-authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-zohocorp-manageengine-adselfservice-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-3833: Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cybersecurity world is constantly evolving with new threats and vulnerabilities surfacing daily. One such vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-3833, has been discovered in the widely used Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus software, a comprehensive self-service tool for Windows Active Directory users. This vulnerability is particularly worrisome as it opens up potential avenues for SQL<\/a> injection attacks, which can lead to system compromise or data leakage.
\nAffected versions are 6513 and prior, making a significant portion of users potentially vulnerable<\/a>. In light of this, it is imperative for organizations using this software to understand this vulnerability and the steps required to mitigate its potential<\/a> impact.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-3833
\nSeverity: High (8.1 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System Compromise or Data<\/a> Leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus<\/a> | Versions 6513 and prior<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

This vulnerability stems from insufficient user input validation within the MFA reports feature of the Zohocorp ManageEngine<\/a> ADSelfService Plus software. An attacker, with authenticated access, can manipulate SQL queries to the underlying database by injecting<\/a> malicious SQL code. This SQL injection<\/a> can lead to unauthorized viewing, modification, or deletion of data stored within the database. Additionally, it can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary<\/a> commands on the host system, leading to full system compromise.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual pseudocode example of how this vulnerability might be exploited.<\/p>\n

POST \/MFAReport\/endpoint HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\nAuthentication: Bearer {legitimate token}\n{\n\"report_parameters\": \"'; DROP TABLE users;--\"\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to the MFA<\/a> report endpoint. The report parameters field contains the SQL injection<\/a> payload, which, if executed, will result in the dropping of the ‘users’ table from the database.
\nPlease note that this is a simplified and conceptual example and real-world attacks might be more complex and tailored to the specific system architecture and database<\/a> scheme.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
Zohocorp has recognized this vulnerability<\/a> and recommends applying the vendor patch to mitigate the risk. In the meantime, or if applying the patch is not immediately feasible, deploying a Web<\/a> Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can help detect and prevent SQL injection attacks, offering an extra layer of security to the vulnerable systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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