How severe is CVE-2020-11531?

CVE-2020-11531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-11531 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11531?

CVE-2020-11531 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11531?

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-2020-11531 published?

CVE-2020-11531 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11531

CVE-2020-11531 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus
Published: 2020-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DataEngine Xnode Server application in Zoho ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus prior to 6.0.1 does not validate the database schema name when handling a DR-SCHEMA-SYNC request. This allows an authenticated attacker to execute code in the context of the product by writing a JSP file to the webroot directory via directory traversal.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11531?: The DataEngine Xnode Server application in Zoho ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus prior to 6.0.1 does not validate the database schema name when handling a DR-SCHEMA-SYNC request. This allows an authenticated attacker to execute code in the context of the product by writing a JSP file to the webroot directory via directory traversal.
How severe is CVE-2020-11531?: CVE-2020-11531 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-11531 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11531?: CVE-2020-11531 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11531?: 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-2020-11531 published?: CVE-2020-11531 was published on 2020-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_datasecurity_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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