# CVE-2021-33256: A CSV injection vulnerability on the login panel of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Version: 6.1 Build No: 6101 can be exploited by an unaut

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-08-09 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A CSV injection vulnerability on the login panel of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Version: 6.1 Build No: 6101 can be exploited by an unauthenticated user. The j_username parameter seems to be vulnerable and a reverse shell could be obtained if a privileged user exports "User Attempts Audit Report" as CSV file. Note: The vendor disputes this vulnerability, claiming "This is not a valid vulnerability in our ADSSP product. We don't see this as a security issue at our side.

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## References

- https://docs.unsafe-inline.com/0day/manageengine-adselfservice-plus-6.1-csv-injection

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