CVE-2021-44515

CriticalActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central is vulnerable to authentication bypass, leading to remote code execution on the server, as exploited in the wild in December 2021. For Enterprise builds 10.1.2127.17 and earlier, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For Enterprise builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3. For MSP builds 10.1.2127.17 and earlier, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For MSP builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductZoho Desktop Central
PublishedDec 12, 2021
First seenDec 12, 2021
Added to KEVDec 10, 2021

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Dec 24, 2021
Update
  • zohocorp manageengine_desktop_central10.1.2127.18, 10.1.2137.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
zohocorp manageengine_desktop_centralv < 10.1.2127.18, 10.1.2128.0 ≤ v < 10.1.2137.310.1.2127.18, 10.1.2137.3

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CVE-2021-44515 · Zoho Desktop Central · Dark Radar