How severe is CVE-2021-44514?

CVE-2021-44514 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-2021-44514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44514?

CVE-2021-44514 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager. In total, 130 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44514?

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-2021-44514 published?

CVE-2021-44514 was published on 2021-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44514

CVE-2021-44514 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager
Published: 2021-12-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpUtils in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.5 before 125490 mishandles authentication for a few audit directories.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44514?: OpUtils in Zoho ManageEngine OpManager 12.5 before 125490 mishandles authentication for a few audit directories.
How severe is CVE-2021-44514?: CVE-2021-44514 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-2021-44514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44514?: CVE-2021-44514 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager. In total, 130 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44514?: 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-2021-44514 published?: CVE-2021-44514 was published on 2021-12-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/network-monitoring/help/read-me-complete.html#build_125490

Affected products (130)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125100:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125102:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125108:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125112:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125113:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125114:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125116:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125117:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125118:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125120:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125121:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125123:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125124:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125125:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125136:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125137:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125139:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125140:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125143:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125144:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125145:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125156:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125157:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125158:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125159:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125161:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125163:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125174:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125175:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125176:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125177:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125178:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125180:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_opmanager:12.5:build125181:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager

CVE-2022-29535 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Zoho ManageEngine OPManager through 125588 allows SQL Injection via a few default reports.
CVE-2021-41075 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): The NetFlow Analyzer in Zoho ManageEngine OpManger before 125455 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the Attacks Module…
CVE-2021-40493 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 125437 is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the support diagnostics module. This occurs…
CVE-2021-41288 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Zoho ManageEngine OpManager version 125466 and below is vulnerable to SQL Injection in the getReportData API.
CVE-2021-3287 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Zoho ManageEngine OpManager before 12.5.329 allows unauthenticated Remote Code Execution due to a general bypass in the…
CVE-2020-28653 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Zoho ManageEngine OpManager Stable build before 125203 (and Released build before 125233) allows Remote Code Execution…

All CVEs affecting Zohocorp Manageengine Opmanager →

Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-45480 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVE-2026-46389 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): UDS Identity Config builds the Keycloak configuration image (realm, plugins, theme, truststore, JARs) consumed by UDS…
CVE-2026-10611 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in MISP when LDAP mixed authentication is enabled with OTP enforcement.…
CVE-2026-47280 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
CVE-2026-42822 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Local Disconnected Operations allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges…
CVE-2026-20182 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and…

Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →