How severe is CVE-2022-28219?

CVE-2022-28219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2022-28219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 97% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28219?

CVE-2022-28219 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-2022-28219?

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-2022-28219 published?

CVE-2022-28219 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28219

CVE-2022-28219 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 97% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 97% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus
Published: 2022-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28219?: Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-28219?: CVE-2022-28219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2022-28219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 97% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28219?: CVE-2022-28219 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-2022-28219?: 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-2022-28219 published?: CVE-2022-28219 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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