Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-20081?

Affected: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (Zohocorp) versions 11.2, 11.2-build11201, 11.2-build11202, 11.2-build11203, 11.2-build11204, >= Before 11205. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2021-20081 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2021-20081 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2021-20081?

No public exploit code is known.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-20081?

Fixed versions are available, including ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 11.2.

How urgently should CVE-2021-20081 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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Vulnerability Intelligence

CVE-2021-20081

High

Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 11205 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Published Jun 10, 2021 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2021-20081 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (Zohocorp).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 11.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.2

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

52%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

None known

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Description

Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 11205 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Affected Products

7 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ManageEngine ServiceDesk PlusZohocorp	11.2, 11.2-build11201, 11.2-build11202, 11.2-build11203, 11.2-build11204, >= Before 11205	11.2

Patched Releases

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus

11.2

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 10, 2021
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

References

exploithttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-22

FAQ

Common Questions.

Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 11205 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.
Affected: ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus (Zohocorp) versions 11.2, 11.2-build11201, 11.2-build11202, 11.2-build11203, 11.2-build11204, >= Before 11205. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 11.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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