CVE-2020-10189
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitZoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.474 allows remote code execution because of deserialization of untrusted data in getChartImage in the FileStorage class.
Published Mar 6, 2020 · Updated Nov 7, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-10189 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Manageengine Desktop Central (Zohocorp).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 25, 2020. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Desktop Central 10.0.479.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.474 allows remote code execution because of deserialization of untrusted data in getChartImage in the FileStorage class. This is related to the CewolfServlet and MDMLogUploaderServlet servlets.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Mar 25, 2020 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 3, 2021 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine Desktop CentralZohocorp | See advisory | 10.0.479 |
Patched Releases
Manageengine Desktop Central
10.0.479
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 6, 2020
Added to Industry KEV feed
Mar 25, 2020
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 3, 2021
Last updated
Nov 7, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- advisoryhttps://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/502.html
- advisoryhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/remote-code-execution-vulnerability.html
- advisoryhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/zoho-zero-day-published-on-twitter/
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156730/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central-Java-Deserialization.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.0.474 allows remote code execution because of deserialization of untrusted data in getChartImage in the FileStorage class.
Affected: Manageengine Desktop Central (Zohocorp). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Mar 25, 2020.
Yes. It was added on Nov 3, 2021 with a federal remediation due date of May 3, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Desktop Central 10.0.479.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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