{"id":52168,"date":"2025-06-15T06:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T06:02:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-07-09T23:06:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T05:06:55","slug":"cve-2025-41444-authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-zohocorp-manageengine-adaudit-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-41444-authenticated-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-zohocorp-manageengine-adaudit-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-41444: Authenticated SQL Injection Vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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.
\nThe risk of such a vulnerability<\/a> is significant, especially for organizations that rely on ADAudit Plus for their network security. Successful exploitation could potentially compromise the system<\/a> or lead to a severe data leakage. It is crucial to comprehend the nature of this vulnerability and take immediate mitigating actions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2025-41444
\nSeverity: High (8.3 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: Required
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, severe data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Zohocorp ManageEngine<\/a> ADAudit Plus | 8510 and earlier<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability is a SQL Injection<\/a> 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<\/a> Plus. By introducing malicious SQL statements, the attacker can modify, delete, or extract sensitive data<\/a> from the database. This can lead to unauthorized<\/a> access to confidential data, system compromise, and severe data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

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.<\/p>\n

POST \/alerts\/module HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\nAuthentication: Bearer \n{\n\"alert_id\": \"1; DROP TABLE users;\"\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this example, the attacker uses a valid token to send a POST request<\/a> to the alerts module. They inject a malicious SQL<\/a> command in the ‘alert_id’ parameter. In this case, the command aims to drop the ‘users’ table, potentially leading<\/a> to loss of crucial data.<\/p>\n
Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
To mitigate the vulnerability<\/a>, 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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