CVE-2022-28219
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitCewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution.
Published Apr 5, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-28219 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Manageengine Adaudit Plus (Zohocorp).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Adaudit Plus <=6.0, Manageengine Adaudit Plus 6.0.
- 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)
97%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 13, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine Adaudit PlusZohocorp | 7.0-7000, 7.0-7002, 7.0-7003, 7.0-7004, 7.0-7005, 7.0-7006, 7.0-7007, 7.0-7008 | 6.0 |
Patched Releases
Manageengine Adaudit Plus
<=6.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 5, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 13, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
- advisoryhttp://cewolf.sourceforge.net/new/index.html
- advisoryhttps://manageengine.com
- patchhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/active-directory-audit/cve-2022-28219.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167997/ManageEngine-ADAudit-Plus-Path-Traversal-XML-Injection.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution.
Affected: Manageengine Adaudit Plus (Zohocorp) versions 7.0-7000, 7.0-7002, 7.0-7003, 7.0-7004, 7.0-7005, 7.0-7006, 7.0-7007, 7.0-7008. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Adaudit Plus <=6.0, Manageengine Adaudit Plus 6.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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