How severe is CVE-2020-21641?

CVE-2020-21641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-21641 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-21641?

CVE-2020-21641 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Analytics Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21641?

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-2020-21641 published?

CVE-2020-21641 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-21641

CVE-2020-21641 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Analytics Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Analytics Plus
Published: 2022-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-Band XML External Entity (OOB-XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, enumerate folders and scan internal ports via crafted XML license file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-21641?: Out-of-Band XML External Entity (OOB-XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, enumerate folders and scan internal ports via crafted XML license file.
How severe is CVE-2020-21641?: CVE-2020-21641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-21641 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-21641?: CVE-2020-21641 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Analytics Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21641?: 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-2020-21641 published?: CVE-2020-21641 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/release-notes.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_analytics_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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