How severe is CVE-2021-44757?

CVE-2021-44757 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-2021-44757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44757?

CVE-2021-44757 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44757?

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-2021-44757 published?

CVE-2021-44757 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44757

CVE-2021-44757 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central
Published: 2022-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.1.2137.9 and Desktop Central MSP before 10.1.2137.9 allow attackers to bypass authentication, and read sensitive information or upload an arbitrary ZIP archive to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44757?: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.1.2137.9 and Desktop Central MSP before 10.1.2137.9 allow attackers to bypass authentication, and read sensitive information or upload an arbitrary ZIP archive to the server.
How severe is CVE-2021-44757?: CVE-2021-44757 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-2021-44757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44757?: CVE-2021-44757 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44757?: 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-2021-44757 published?: CVE-2021-44757 was published on 2022-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/a-critical-security-patch-released-in-desktop-central-and-desktop-central-msp-for-cve-2021-44757-17-1-2022

Affected products (2)

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

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