How severe is CVE-2022-32551?

CVE-2022-32551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32551?

CVE-2022-32551 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32551?

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-2022-32551 published?

CVE-2022-32551 was published on 2022-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32551

CVE-2022-32551 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp
Published: 2022-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP before 10604 allows path traversal (to WEBINF/web.xml from sample/WEB-INF/web.xml or sample/META-INF/web.xml).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32551?: Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP before 10604 allows path traversal (to WEBINF/web.xml from sample/WEB-INF/web.xml or sample/META-INF/web.xml).
How severe is CVE-2022-32551?: CVE-2022-32551 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32551?: CVE-2022-32551 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32551?: 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-2022-32551 published?: CVE-2022-32551 was published on 2022-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk-msp/CVE-2022-32551.html

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10600:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10601:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10602:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10603:*:*:*:*:*:*

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