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CVE-2021-40539

Published: Sep 7, 2021Updated: Nov 5, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-706
9.8CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
99.0%
Top 0.1%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Nov 3, 2021
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
Nuclei · OpenVAS

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus version 6113 and prior is vulnerable to REST API authentication bypass with resultant remote code execution.

No summary for this CVE yet.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-706

Affected Products

zohocorp
commercial·INaka manageengine, zoho corp
manageengine adselfservice plusOn-prem
Enterprise Software
ZOHO Corp.
commercial·INaka zoho
ManageEngine ADSelfService PlusOn-premWeb App
Enterprise Software / itsm-monitoring
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Nov 3, 2021
Remediation due:Nov 17, 2021
Ransomware:Known ransomware use

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

1 exploit source identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

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References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165085/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.html
packetstormsecurity.com
https://www.manageengine.com
manageengine.com
https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/how-to-fix-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-REST-API.html
manageengine.com
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News mentions
1

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