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CVE-2021-40172:
Zoho ManageEngine Log360 vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Zoho ManageEngine Log360 before Build 5219 allows a CSRF attack on proxy settings (CISA Bulletin, MITRE CVE). The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on August 29, 2021, affecting the proxy configuration functionality of the Log360 product.
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity level. It is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that specifically affects the proxy settings configuration in ManageEngine Log360 versions prior to Build 5219 (CISA Bulletin).
Impact
The CSRF vulnerability could allow an attacker to modify proxy settings without proper authorization. This could potentially lead to unauthorized changes in the system's network configuration and affect the product's communication settings (CISA Bulletin).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in ManageEngine Log360 Build 5219 and later versions. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this security issue (ManageEngine Readme).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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