How severe is CVE-2021-37424?

CVE-2021-37424 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-2021-37424 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-2021-37424?

CVE-2021-37424 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37424?

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-2021-37424 published?

CVE-2021-37424 was published on 2021-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-37424

CVE-2021-37424 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus
Published: 2021-09-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before 6112 is vulnerable to domain user account takeover.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-37424?: ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before 6112 is vulnerable to domain user account takeover.
How severe is CVE-2021-37424?: CVE-2021-37424 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-2021-37424 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-2021-37424?: CVE-2021-37424 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Admanager Plus. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-37424?: 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-2021-37424 published?: CVE-2021-37424 was published on 2021-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6100:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6102:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6103:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6104:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6105:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6106:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6107:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6108:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6109:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:6.1:6111:*:*:*:*:*:*

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