CVE-2022-40770

CVE-2022-40770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 83% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-77
• Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus
• Published: 2022-11-23
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions 13010 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated command injection. This can be exploited by high-privileged users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40770?

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions 13010 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated command injection. This can be exploited by high-privileged users.

How severe is CVE-2022-40770?

CVE-2022-40770 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40770 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 83% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40770?

CVE-2022-40770 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus. In total, 51 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40770?

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-2022-40770 published?

CVE-2022-40770 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://manageengine.com
• https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/CVE-2022-40770.html

Affected products (51)

• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13000:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13002:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13003:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13004:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13005:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13006:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13007:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13008:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13009:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:13.0:13010:*:*:*:*:*:*
• 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:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10604:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10605:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10606:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10607:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10608:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10609:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:10.6:10610:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11000:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11001:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11002:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11003:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11004:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11005:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11006:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11007:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11008:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11009:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11010:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11011:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11012:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11013:*:*:*:*:*:*

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