CVE-2022-28810

CVE-2022-28810 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Adselfservice Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2023-03-07). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. Additionally, a remote and partially authenticated attacker may be able to inject arbitrary commands into the custom script due to an unsanitized password field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28810?
Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. Additionally, a remote and partially authenticated attacker may be able to inject arbitrary commands into the custom script due to an unsanitized password field.
How severe is CVE-2022-28810?
CVE-2022-28810 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28810 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-28810 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2023-03-07, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28810?
CVE-2022-28810 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adselfservice Plus. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28810?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2022-28810 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-28810 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-33248. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2023-03-07).
When was CVE-2022-28810 published?
CVE-2022-28810 was published on 2022-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

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