CVE-2024-6204

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-6204?

CVE-2024-6204 has a CVSS score of 8.3 (HIGH). This SQL injection vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the reports module. Organizations using versions before 5715 are affected, potentially exposing sensitive database information.

8.3 HIGH

SQL Injection

📋 TL;DR

This SQL injection vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands through the reports module. Organizations using versions before 5715 are affected, potentially exposing sensitive database information.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus

Versions: All versions before 5715

Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Affects the reports module specifically; requires access to the application interface.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete database compromise leading to data exfiltration, privilege escalation, and potential remote code execution on the underlying server.

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Likely Case

Unauthorized access to sensitive Exchange Server reporting data, including user information, email metadata, and organizational data.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact with proper input validation and database permissions, potentially only allowing data viewing without modification.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ✅ No

Complexity: LOW

SQL injection vulnerabilities are typically easy to exploit with basic knowledge; requires authenticated access to the reports module.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: 5715

Vendor Advisory: https://www.manageengine.com/products/exchange-reports/advisory/CVE-2024-6204.html

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Download version 5715 or later from ManageEngine website. 2. Backup current installation. 3. Run the installer to upgrade. 4. Restart the Exchange Reporter Plus service.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation Enhancement

all

Implement additional input validation for reports module parameters

Database Permission Restriction

all

Limit database user permissions to minimum required for application functionality

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Implement web application firewall (WAF) with SQL injection rules
Restrict network access to Exchange Reporter Plus interface to trusted IPs only

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check current version in Exchange Reporter Plus web interface under Help > About

Check Version:

Not applicable - check via web interface

Verify Fix Applied:

Confirm version is 5715 or higher in About section

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Unusual SQL queries in application logs
Multiple failed login attempts followed by reports module access

Network Indicators:

Unusual database connection patterns from application server
SQL error messages in HTTP responses

SIEM Query:

source="exchange_reporter_plus" AND (message="*SQL*" OR message="*syntax*" OR message="*query*")

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-6204

CVSS v3 Score: 8.3 (HIGH)

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

CWE: CWE-89

Published: August 30, 2024

Last Updated: September 19, 2024

🔗 References

https://www.manageengine.com/products/exchange-reports/advisory/CVE-2024-6204.html Vendor Advisory

📋 TL;DR

💻 Affected Systems

📦 What is this software?

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

Manageengine Exchange Reporter Plus by Zohocorp

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

Worst Case

Likely Case

If Mitigated

🎯 Exploit Status

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Instructions:

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Input Validation Enhancement

Database Permission Restriction

🧯 If You Can't Patch

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check Version:

Verify Fix Applied:

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Network Indicators:

SIEM Query:

📊 Metadata

🔗 References

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