Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus contains an unspecified vulnerability allowing for remote code execution when performing a password change or reset.

Published Apr 18, 2022 · Updated May 16, 2026

Why patchRisk explained in plain English

Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, with administrative privileges, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2023-03-28 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a OS Command Injection (CWE-78) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, an administrative account, and user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security

●Running manageengine adselfservice plus: v < 6.1, 6.1

Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

Active exploitation documented in the wild. Threat-research write-up: http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.html

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

Vendor advisory: https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/advisory/CVE-2022-28810.html

NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28810

CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-28810

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References

↗ CVE-2022-28810 ↗ NVD ↗ Vendor Advisory