CVE-2022-35405KEV · OVERDUE

Zoho ManageEngine Multiple Products Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published July 19, 2022

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 100.0th percentile for exploit probability.

1471
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
100%
Percentile
100.0
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated remote code execution is on the table! Zoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 have a door wide open for attackers. 🔥 Imagine leaving your front door wide open, and anyone can just stroll in and rearrange your entire living room! That’s what this vulnerability does - it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code without needing a key or even a guest pass. This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could take control of your system, access sensitive information like passwords, and wreak havoc in your network. They can execute commands as if they were a trusted user, leading to catastrophic data breaches or complete system takeovers.

Put simply

Imagine leaving your front door wide open, and anyone can just stroll in and rearrange your entire living room! That’s what this vulnerability does - it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code without needing a key or even a guest pass. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable versions of Zoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro and PAM360. Even with some authentication, ManageEngine Access Manager Plus before version 4303 is also at risk.

What to do

This vulnerability is absolutely devastating! An attacker could take control of your system, access sensitive information like passwords, and wreak havoc in your network. They can execute commands as if they were a trusted user, leading to catastrophic data breaches or complete system takeovers. Patch immediately to version 12101 for Password Manager Pro, 5510 for PAM360, and 4303 for Access Manager Plus. Review your security settings, and ensure any vulnerable versions are updated without delay. You've got this! By taking these steps, you’ll have your security defenses up and running in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.99924 · 100.0th percentile
Published
2022-07-19T14:51Z
KEV added
2022-09-22 · due 2022-10-13
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Oct 13
    kev
  • 19 JUL 14:51Z
    Zoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution
    cvelistv5