# Security Updates - CVE Details | ManageEngine Applications Manager

## Security Updates - CVE Database

## CVE-2017-16542

### Post-authentication SQL injection vulnerability

## Vulnerability Details

|  |  |
|---|---|
| Impact | **CVSS V3 rating:** 8.8 HIGH |
| Reported | 11 May 2017 |
| Fixed | 22 November 2017 |
| Affected Builds | Till Build 13450 |
| Fixed in | Build 13500 |
| Overview | Post-authentication SQL injection via the name parameter in a manageApplications.do?method=insert request |
| **Recommended Fix** | **Upgrade to Applications Manager Version 13500 or above.** |

### Description

ManageEngine Applications Manager allowed for post-authentication SQL injection via the name parameter in a manageApplications.do?method=insert request.

We recommend that you upgrade to Applications Manager version or above to fix this issue.

### Source and Acknowledgements

Find out more about CVE-2017-16542 from the [CVE dictionary](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-16542) and [NIST NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16542).

Other Resources: [https://code610.blogspot.com/2017/11/sql-injection-in-manageengine.html](https://code610.blogspot.com/2017/11/sql-injection-in-manageengine.html)

### Need Help?

For clarification or corrections please contact our [support team](https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/support.html) or email us at [appmanager-support@manageengine.com](mailto:appmanager-support@manageengine.com)