How severe is CVE-2022-29457?

CVE-2022-29457 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-2022-29457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29457?

CVE-2022-29457 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29457?

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-2022-29457 published?

CVE-2022-29457 was published on 2022-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29457

CVE-2022-29457 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus
Published: 2022-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before 6121, ADAuditPlus 7060, Exchange Reporter Plus 5701, and ADManagerPlus 7131 allow NTLM Hash disclosure during certain storage-path configuration steps.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29457?: Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before 6121, ADAuditPlus 7060, Exchange Reporter Plus 5701, and ADManagerPlus 7131 allow NTLM Hash disclosure during certain storage-path configuration steps.
How severe is CVE-2022-29457?: CVE-2022-29457 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-2022-29457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29457?: CVE-2022-29457 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Adaudit Plus. In total, 64 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29457?: 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-2022-29457 published?: CVE-2022-29457 was published on 2022-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (64)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7006:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7007:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7050:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7051:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7052:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7053:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7054:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.0.0:7055:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7100:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7102:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7112:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7113:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7114:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7115:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7116:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7117:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7118:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7120:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7121:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7122:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7123:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7124:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7125:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7126:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.1:7130:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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