Privilege Escalation in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer
CVE-2019-17421

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Zohocorp
Status: Manageengine Firewall Analyzer; Manageengine Opmanager
Vendor: CVE Published:; 21 November 2019

What is CVE-2019-17421?

Incorrect file permissions on the packaged Nipper executable file in Zoho's ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer versions 12.4.072 create a significant security risk. This flaw allows local users to gain elevated privileges by overwriting the executable with a malicious payload, potentially compromising sensitive system resources and data. Organizations using these products should immediately assess their configurations and implement necessary updates to mitigate this vulnerability.

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