HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-8249
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2015-8249

CWE-434Published: September 28, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The FileUploadServlet class in ManageEngine Desktop Central 9 before build 91093 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via the ConnectionId parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-8249 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-8249. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

manageengine1 product(s)
desktop central
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2015/12/14/r7-2015-22-manageengine-desktop-central-9-fileuploadservlet-connectionid-vulnerability-cve-2015-8249
PATCHhttps://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2015/12/14/r7-2015-22-manageengine-desktop-central-9-fileuploadservlet-connectionid-vulnerability-cve-2015-8249
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134806/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-9-FileUploadServlet-ConnectionId.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/manageengine_connectionid_write
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38982/
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134806/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-9-FileUploadServlet-ConnectionId.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/manageengine_connectionid_write
ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38982/

All References (8)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134806/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-9-FileUploadServlet-ConnectionId.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/manageengine_connectionid_writeThird Party Advisory
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https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2015/12/14/r7-2015-22-manageengine-desktop-central-9-fileuploadservlet-connectionid-vulnerability-cve-2015-8249Exploit · Patch · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38982/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134806/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-9-FileUploadServlet-ConnectionId.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/manageengine_connectionid_writeThird Party Advisory
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https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2015/12/14/r7-2015-22-manageengine-desktop-central-9-fileuploadservlet-connectionid-vulnerability-cve-2015-8249Exploit · Patch · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38982/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-8249
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-8249 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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