How severe is CVE-2017-11740?

CVE-2017-11740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-11740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11740?

CVE-2017-11740 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11740?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-11740 published?

CVE-2017-11740 was published on 2019-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11740

CVE-2017-11740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager
Published: 2019-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Zoho ManageEngine Application Manager 13.1 Build 13100, the administrative user has the ability to upload files/binaries that can be executed upon the occurrence of an alarm. An attacker can abuse this functionality by uploading a malicious script that can be executed on the remote system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11740?: In Zoho ManageEngine Application Manager 13.1 Build 13100, the administrative user has the ability to upload files/binaries that can be executed upon the occurrence of an alarm. An attacker can abuse this functionality by uploading a malicious script that can be executed on the remote system.
How severe is CVE-2017-11740?: CVE-2017-11740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-11740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11740?: CVE-2017-11740 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-11740 published?: CVE-2017-11740 was published on 2019-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_applications_manager:13.1:13100:*:*:*:*:*:*

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