How severe is CVE-2022-23863?

CVE-2022-23863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23863 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23863?

CVE-2022-23863 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23863?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-23863 published?

CVE-2022-23863 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23863

CVE-2022-23863 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.1.2137.10 allows an authenticated user to change any user's login password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23863?: Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.1.2137.10 allows an authenticated user to change any user's login password.
How severe is CVE-2022-23863?: CVE-2022-23863 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23863 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23863?: CVE-2022-23863 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23863?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23863 published?: CVE-2022-23863 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/privilege-escalation-vulnerability.html

Affected products (1)

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

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