How severe is CVE-2020-28050?

CVE-2020-28050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2020-28050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-28050?

CVE-2020-28050 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28050?

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-2020-28050 published?

CVE-2020-28050 was published on 2021-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-28050

CVE-2020-28050 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central
Published: 2021-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before build 10.0.647 allows a single authentication secret from multiple agents to communicate with the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28050?: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before build 10.0.647 allows a single authentication secret from multiple agents to communicate with the server.
How severe is CVE-2020-28050?: CVE-2020-28050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2020-28050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-28050?: CVE-2020-28050 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28050?: 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-2020-28050 published?: CVE-2020-28050 was published on 2021-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_desktop_central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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