How severe is CVE-2022-40771?

CVE-2022-40771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40771 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-2022-40771?

CVE-2022-40771 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk 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-2022-40771?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-40771 published?

CVE-2022-40771 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40771

CVE-2022-40771 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
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 an XML External Entity attack that leads to Information Disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40771?: Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions 13010 and prior are vulnerable to an XML External Entity attack that leads to Information Disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-40771?: CVE-2022-40771 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40771 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-2022-40771?: CVE-2022-40771 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk 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-2022-40771?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40771 published?: CVE-2022-40771 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (64)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus:14.0:14000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:13.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_servicedesk_plus_msp:13.0:13000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11014:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11015:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11016:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11017:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11018:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11019:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11020:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11021:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11022:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11024:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_supportcenter_plus:11.0:11025:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6900:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6901:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6902:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6903:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6904:*:*:*:*:*:*

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