CVE-2021-44526

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before 12003 allows authentication bypass in certain admin configurations

published December 23, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An authentication bypass can sneak past certain admin configurations in Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus! Think of this as a hotel with a back entrance that doesn’t require a room key – anyone can waltz in and access sensitive areas without a proper check-in! 🏨 If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to admin features, potentially compromising sensitive data or altering configurations. It’s like leaving the back door wide open for anyone to stroll into your office and make changes!

Put simply

Think of this as a hotel with a back entrance that doesn’t require a room key – anyone can waltz in and access sensitive areas without a proper check-in! 🏨 This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication checks due to misconfigurations in specific admin settings, granting unwanted access to sensitive administrative functionalities.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to admin features, potentially compromising sensitive data or altering configurations. It’s like leaving the back door wide open for anyone to stroll into your office and make changes! Check your configurations in Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus and ensure that all admin settings are properly secured. If you're running a version before 12003, make sure to update to the latest version immediately! 🛡️ You've got this! With a few adjustments and an update, you'll secure your ServiceDesk Plus like a pro! 💪🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03297 · 88.4th percentile
Published
2021-12-23T14:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 DEC 14:57Z
    Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before 12003 allows authentication bypass in certain admin configurations
    cvelistv5