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Zoho CVE-2022-28810

MEDIUM
OS Command Injection (CWE-78)
2022-04-18 cve@mitre.org
6.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization OS command sanitization, avoid shell exec
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 1 tactic: Execution

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: In CISA KEV with patch available.
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) Patch available 70.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Avoid passing user input to shell commands. Use language-specific APIs instead of shell execution. Apply strict input validation with allowlists.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as OS Command Injection (CWE-78), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary operating system commands on the host. Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. Additionally, a remote and partially authenticated attacker may be able to inject arbitrary commands into the custom script due to an unsanitized password field. Affected products include: Zohocorp Manageengine Adselfservice Plus.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.8 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 14, 2026 - 04:22 CISA
CVE Published
Apr 18, 2022 - 13:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionNVD

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. Additionally, a remote and partially authenticated attacker may be able to inject arbitrary commands into the custom script due to an unsanitized password field.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
70.5%
Top 1% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV Yes
Public POC Yes
EPSS 70.5%
Patch available Yes
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
In CISA KEV with patch available
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
Active
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
High

Priority Score

190
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: +50
EPSS: +71
CVSS: +34
PoC: +20
Weaponized: +15
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

OS command injection occurs when an application passes unsanitized user input directly into system shell commands.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

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cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6100:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6102:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6103:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6104:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6105:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6106:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6107:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6108:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6109:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6110:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6111:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6112:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6113:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6114:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6115:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6116:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adselfservice_plus:6.1:6117:*:*:*:*:*:*
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