How severe is CVE-2021-46165?

CVE-2021-46165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-46165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-46165?

CVE-2021-46165 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46165?

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-2021-46165 published?

CVE-2021-46165 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-46165

CVE-2021-46165 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central
Published: 2022-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.662, during startup, launches an executable file from the batch files, but this file's path might not be properly defined.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-46165?: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.662, during startup, launches an executable file from the batch files, but this file's path might not be properly defined.
How severe is CVE-2021-46165?: CVE-2021-46165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-46165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-46165?: CVE-2021-46165 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46165?: 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-2021-46165 published?: CVE-2021-46165 was published on 2022-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/vulnerabilities-in-reports-module.html

Affected products (1)

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

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