Medium severity4.9NVD Advisory· Published Jul 13, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-9491
CVE-2016-9491
Description
ManageEngine Applications Manager 12 and 13 before build 13690 allows an authenticated user, who is able to access /register.do page (most likely limited to administrator), to browse the filesystem and read the system files, including Applications Manager configuration, stored private keys, etc. By default Application Manager is running with administrative privileges, therefore it is possible to access every directory on the underlying operating system.
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Affected products
2<13690+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: <13690
- (no CPE)range: 12
Patches
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References
3- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/9nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2016-9491.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97394/nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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