# CVE-2021-42955: Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop binary fixed in version 10.1.2132 is affected by an unauthorized password reset vulnerability

- Severity: CVSS 7.3 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:L/A:L/C:N/I:H/PR:L/S:C/UI:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2021-11-17 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop binary fixed in version 10.1.2132 is affected by an unauthorized password reset vulnerability. Because of the designed password reset mechanism, any non-admin Windows user can reset the password of the Remote Access Plus Server Admin account.

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## References

- https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-improper-acl-unauthorized-password-reset-zoho-r-a-p-62efcdceb7a6

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