CVE-2022-28810: Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities

Name

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor

Zoho

Product

ManageEngine

Added to the catalog

2023-03-07

Due date for US federal agencies

2023-03-28

Weaknesses

CWE-78, CWE-259

Catalog version

2026.10.30

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

Required action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Ransomware use: CISA does not mark known use of this vulnerability in ransomware campaigns.

Links in CISA's notes

• https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/advisory/CVE-2022-28810.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28810

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NVD analysis

Status

Analyzed

Published

2022-04-18T13:15:08.233

Last modified

2026-06-17T04:39:06.870

Weaknesses

CWE-78, CWE-798

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.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.html (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
• https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16475 (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
• https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/cve-2022-28810.html (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
• https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/04/14/cve-2022-28810-manageengine-adselfservice-plus-authenticated-command-execution-fixed/ (Exploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory)
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.html (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry)
• https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16475 (Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
• https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/cve-2022-28810.html (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
• https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/04/14/cve-2022-28810-manageengine-adselfservice-plus-authenticated-command-execution-fixed/ (Exploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory)
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-28810 (US Government Resource)

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CVE record

Assigner

mitre

State

PUBLISHED

Published

2022-04-18T12:22:59.000Z

Updated

2025-10-21T23:15:41.530Z

Problem types

n/a

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.

References

• https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/cve-2022-28810.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.html
• https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16475
• https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/04/14/cve-2022-28810-manageengine-adselfservice-plus-authenticated-command-execution-fixed/

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Defensive techniques (MITRE D3FEND)

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