Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central is vulnerable to authentication bypass, leading to remote code execution on the server, as exploited in th
Affects Desktop Central Enterprise and MSP builds 10.1.2127.17 and below, and 10.1.2128.0 to 10.1.2137.2; Desktop Central Cloud is not affected. Fixed by upgrading to 10.1.2127.18 or 10.1.2137.3, depending on build.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Fix
- Fixed in 10.1.2137.3
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central, a server application used to manage and monitor computers in enterprise and managed service provider environments, is affected. An attacker could bypass authentication and run arbitrary code on the server, potentially giving them full control over the system and the devices it manages.
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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.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CVE published
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 3
pitstop.manageengine.com
manageengine.com
Questions about CVE-2021-44515
What does this mean?
The flaw lets an attacker bypass authentication on the Desktop Central server and execute arbitrary code on it.Source: manageengine.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
Enterprise and MSP builds 10.1.2127.17 and below, and builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2. Desktop Central Cloud is not applicable. To check a build, compare the build number of your installation against these ranges.Source: manageengine.com
What should I do about it?
For builds 10.1.2127.17 and below, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3.Source: manageengine.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2021-12-10, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data