How severe is CVE-2023-35785?

CVE-2023-35785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35785 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35785?

CVE-2023-35785 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Ad360. In total, 235 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35785?

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-2023-35785 published?

CVE-2023-35785 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35785

CVE-2023-35785 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Ad360 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Ad360
Published: 2023-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Active Directory 360 versions 4315 and below, ADAudit Plus 7202 and below, ADManager Plus 7200 and below, Asset Explorer 6993 and below and 7xxx 7002 and below, Cloud Security Plus 4161 and below, Data Security Plus 6110 and below, Eventlog Analyzer 12301 and below, Exchange Reporter Plus 5709 and below, Log360 5315 and below, Log360 UEBA 4045 and below, M365 Manager Plus 4529 and below, M365 Security Plus 4529 and below, Recovery Manager Plus 6061 and below, ServiceDesk Plus 14204 and below and 143xx 14302 and below, ServiceDesk Plus MSP 14300 and below, SharePoint Manager Plus 4402 and below, and Support Center Plus 14300 and below are vulnerable to 2FA bypass via a few TOTP authenticators. Note: A valid pair of username and password is required to leverage this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35785?: Zoho ManageEngine Active Directory 360 versions 4315 and below, ADAudit Plus 7202 and below, ADManager Plus 7200 and below, Asset Explorer 6993 and below and 7xxx 7002 and below, Cloud Security Plus 4161 and below, Data Security Plus 6110 and below, Eventlog Analyzer 12301 and below, Exchange Reporter Plus 5709 and below, Log360 5315 and below, Log360 UEBA 4045 and below, M365 Manager Plus 4529 and below, M365 Security Plus 4529 and below, Recovery Manager Plus 6061 and below, ServiceDesk Plus 14204 and below and 143xx 14302 and below, ServiceDesk Plus MSP 14300 and below, SharePoint Manager Plus 4402 and below, and Support Center Plus 14300 and below are vulnerable to 2FA bypass via a few TOTP authenticators. Note: A valid pair of username and password is required to leverage this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-35785?: CVE-2023-35785 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35785 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35785?: CVE-2023-35785 primarily affects Zohocorp Manageengine Ad360. In total, 235 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35785?: 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-2023-35785 published?: CVE-2023-35785 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (235)

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cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4300:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4302:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4303:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4304:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4305:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4306:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4308:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4309:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4310:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4312:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4313:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4314:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_ad360:4.3:4315:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.2:7200:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.2:7201:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:7.2:7202:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_admanager_plus:7.2:7201:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6905:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6906:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6907:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6908:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6909:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6950:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6951:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6952:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6953:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6954:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6955:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6956:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:6.9:6957:*:*:*:*:*:*

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