Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zohocorp | Manageengine Desktop Central | < 10.1.2127.18 |
References
- https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/an-authentication-bypIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity/2021/12/10/cisa-adds-thirteen-Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve-2021-44515-authenticatExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/an-authentication-bypIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity/2021/12/10/cisa-adds-thirteen-Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve-2021-44515-authenticatExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-44515?
CVE-2021-44515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2021-44515?
CVE-2021-44515 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-44515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central.