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CVE-2020-8838 Details
Description
An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.5. During an upgrade of the Windows agent, it does not validate the source and binary downloaded. This allows an attacker on an adjacent network to execute code with NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM privileges on the agent machines by providing an arbitrary executable via a man-in-the-middle attack.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
No SSVC data is available for this CVE.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157612/ManageEngine-Asset-Explorer-Windows-Agent-Remote-Code-Execution.html | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/29 | CVE | ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.manageengine.com/products/asset-explorer/sp-readme.html | CVE | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157612/ManageEngine-Asset-Explorer-Windows-Agent-Remote-Code-Execution.html | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/29 | [email protected] | ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.manageengine.com/products/asset-explorer/sp-readme.html | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-354 | Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| zohocorp manageengine assetexplorer | 6.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2020 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 8, 2020 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |