CVE-2014-7862
CVE-2014-7862 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 81% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 81% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Zohocorp Desktop Central
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-7862?
- The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.
- How severe is CVE-2014-7862?
- CVE-2014-7862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2014-7862 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 81% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-7862?
- CVE-2014-7862 primarily affects Zohocorp Desktop Central. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-7862?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2014-7862 published?
- CVE-2014-7862 was published on 2018-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129769/Desktop-Central-Add-Administrator.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534356/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71849
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99595
- https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/ManageEngine/me_dc9_admin.txt
- https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve20147862-unauthorized-account-creation.html
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/manage_engine_dc_create_admin
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:desktop_central:*:*:*:*:managed_service_providers:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:desktop_central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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