How severe is CVE-2022-23050?

CVE-2022-23050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23050 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-2022-23050?

CVE-2022-23050 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23050?

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-2022-23050 published?

CVE-2022-23050 was published on 2022-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23050

CVE-2022-23050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager
Published: 2022-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ManageEngine AppManager15 (Build No:15510) allows an authenticated admin user to upload a DLL file to perform a DLL hijack attack inside the 'working' folder through the 'Upload Files / Binaries' functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23050?: ManageEngine AppManager15 (Build No:15510) allows an authenticated admin user to upload a DLL file to perform a DLL hijack attack inside the 'working' folder through the 'Upload Files / Binaries' functionality.
How severe is CVE-2022-23050?: CVE-2022-23050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23050 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-2022-23050?: CVE-2022-23050 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Applications Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23050?: 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-2022-23050 published?: CVE-2022-23050 was published on 2022-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_applications_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_applications_manager:15.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_applications_manager:15.5:build15500:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_applications_manager:15.5:build15510:*:*:*:*:*:*

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