HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-11512
HIGH

CVE-2017-11512

CWE-22Published: November 8, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The ManageEngine ServiceDesk 9.3.9328 is vulnerable to arbitrary file downloads due to improper restrictions of the pathname used in the name parameter for the download-snapshot URL. An unauthenticated remote attacker can use this vulnerability to download arbitrary files.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-11512 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

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

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101789
ADVISORYhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-31
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101789
ADVISORYhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-31

All References (4)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101789Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-31Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101789Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2017-31Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-11512
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 8, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-11512 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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