How severe is CVE-2022-24978?

CVE-2022-24978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24978 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24978?

CVE-2022-24978 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24978?

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-2022-24978 published?

CVE-2022-24978 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24978

CVE-2022-24978 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus
Published: 2022-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7055 allows authenticated Privilege Escalation on Integrated products. This occurs because a password field is present in a JSON response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24978?: Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7055 allows authenticated Privilege Escalation on Integrated products. This occurs because a password field is present in a JSON response.
How severe is CVE-2022-24978?: CVE-2022-24978 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24978 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24978?: CVE-2022-24978 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24978?: 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-2022-24978 published?: CVE-2022-24978 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7050:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7051:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7052:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7053:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0:7054:*:*:*:*:*:*

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