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CVE-2021-44525: 
Zoho ManageEngine PAM360 vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2021-44525 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Zoho ManageEngine PAM360 versions before build 5303. The vulnerability allows attackers to modify certain aspects of application state by bypassing authentication requirements (NVD, ManageEngine Issues).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and affects multiple versions of PAM360 from version 4.0 through builds before 5303 (NVD).

Impact

When exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and modify aspects of the application state. Given the CVSS score and vector string, the vulnerability provides complete access with no requirements for privileges or user interaction, potentially leading to full system compromise (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

The vulnerability has been patched in PAM360 build 5303. Organizations running affected versions should immediately upgrade to build 5303 or later to address this security issue (ManageEngine Issues).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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