How severe is CVE-2021-42955?

CVE-2021-42955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-42955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-42955?

CVE-2021-42955 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42955?

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-2021-42955 published?

CVE-2021-42955 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-42955

CVE-2021-42955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus
Published: 2021-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop binary fixed in version 10.1.2132 is affected by an unauthorized password reset vulnerability. Because of the designed password reset mechanism, any non-admin Windows user can reset the password of the Remote Access Plus Server Admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42955?: Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop binary fixed in version 10.1.2132 is affected by an unauthorized password reset vulnerability. Because of the designed password reset mechanism, any non-admin Windows user can reset the password of the Remote Access Plus Server Admin account.
How severe is CVE-2021-42955?: CVE-2021-42955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-42955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-42955?: CVE-2021-42955 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Remote Access Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42955?: 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-2021-42955 published?: CVE-2021-42955 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-improper-acl-unauthorized-password-reset-zoho-r-a-p-62efcdceb7a6

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_remote_access_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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