CVE-2022-35405
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitZoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution.
Published Jul 19, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-35405 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Manageengine Access Manager Plus (Zohocorp), Manageengine Pam360 (Zohocorp), Manageengine Password Manager Pro (Zohocorp).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Sep 22, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Access Manager Plus 4.3, Manageengine Pam360 5.5, Manageengine Password Manager Pro 12.1.
- 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 Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution. (This also affects ManageEngine Access Manager Plus before 4303 with authentication.)
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Sep 22, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Sep 22, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Sep 22, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Sep 22, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
8 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine Access Manager PlusZohocorp | 4.3-build4300, 4.3-build4301, 4.3-build4302 | 4.3 |
| Manageengine Pam360Zohocorp | 5.5-build5500 | 5.5 |
| Manageengine Password Manager ProZohocorp | 12.1-build12100 | 12.1 |
Patched Releases
Manageengine Access Manager Plus
4.3
Manageengine Pam360
5.5
Manageengine Password Manager Pro
12.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 19, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Sep 22, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 22, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 22, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Sep 22, 2022
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
References
- patchhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/advisory/cve-2022-35405.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167918/Zoho-Password-Manager-Pro-XML-RPC-Java-Deserialization.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Zoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution.
Affected: Manageengine Access Manager Plus (Zohocorp) versions 4.3-build4300, 4.3-build4301, 4.3-build4302; Manageengine Pam360 (Zohocorp) versions 5.5-build5500; Manageengine Password Manager Pro (Zohocorp) versions 12.1-build12100. 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 Sep 22, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Sep 22, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Oct 13, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Access Manager Plus 4.3, Manageengine Pam360 5.5, Manageengine Password Manager Pro 12.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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