CVE-2021-28958

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus through 6101 is vulnerable to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution while changing the password

published June 25, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
73%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus could let attackers take over the system just by changing a password! 🔥 Imagine a tech-savvy burglar who can walk into a house by simply asking to change the locks, with no one checking their ID. That’s what this vulnerability allows — a free pass to take control without raising any alarms! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or complete takeover of the system. The scenario is absolutely devastating if it lands in the wrong hands, leaving your digital assets vulnerable and exposed!

Put simply

Imagine a tech-savvy burglar who can walk into a house by simply asking to change the locks, with no one checking their ID. That’s what this vulnerability allows — a free pass to take control without raising any alarms! This vulnerability exists because the application fails to properly authenticate requests when changing passwords, allowing unauthenticated users to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or complete takeover of the system. The scenario is absolutely devastating if it lands in the wrong hands, leaving your digital assets vulnerable and exposed! Patch your installation of Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus to version 6102 or later immediately. Additionally, review and enhance your authentication processes to prevent such unverified access. Regularly audit user permissions to ensure tight security! You've got this! Stay proactive, follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems guarded like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.73126 · 99.5th percentile
Published
2021-06-25T11:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JUN 11:54Z
    Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus through 6101 is vulnerable to unauthenticated Remote Code Execution while changing the password
    cvelistv5