CVE-2022-28810
MEDIUMCISA KEVEPSS 99th pctlDescription
Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. Additionally, a remote and partially authenticated attacker may be able to inject arbitrary commands into the custom script due to an unsanitized password field.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 99% of all known CVEs.
Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing for remote code execution when performing a password change or reset.
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Remediation due: 2023-03-28
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.html
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16475
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/cve-2022-28810.html
- https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/04/14/cve-2022-28810-manageengine-adselfservice-plus-authenticated-command-execution-fixed/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-28810
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Start freeThis product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-31.