How severe is CVE-2017-16542?

CVE-2017-16542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16542 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16542?

CVE-2017-16542 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16542?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-16542 published?

CVE-2017-16542 was published on 2017-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16542

CVE-2017-16542 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager
Published: 2017-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13500 allows Post-authentication SQL injection via the name parameter in a manageApplications.do?method=insert request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16542?: Zoho ManageEngine Applications Manager 13 before build 13500 allows Post-authentication SQL injection via the name parameter in a manageApplications.do?method=insert request.
How severe is CVE-2017-16542?: CVE-2017-16542 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16542?: CVE-2017-16542 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16542 published?: CVE-2017-16542 was published on 2017-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_applications_manager:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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