CVE-2017-18362
Published: May 24, 2022
Official Description
ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration for Kaseya VSA is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote commands that allow full direct access to the Kaseya VSA database.
CISA KEV Advisory
Kaseya VSA SQL Injection Vulnerability
ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration for Kaseya VSA is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote commands that allow full direct access to the Kaseya VSA database.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
The ConnectWise ManagedITSync integration for Kaseya VSA contains a critical vulnerability allowing unauthenticated remote commands, leading to full direct access to the Kaseya VSA database. With an EPSS score of 0.81132 and confirmed exploitation, this flaw poses an extreme risk to data integrity and confidentiality.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating a severe and immediate threat. The unauthenticated remote access makes it highly exploitable.
Organizations using ConnectWise ManagedITSync with Kaseya VSA must immediately apply any available patches or updates. If a patch is not available, disable the integration until a fix can be implemented.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-18362 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2017-18362 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-18362 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1