CVE-2022-40770
HighZoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions 13010 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated command injection.
Published Nov 23, 2022 · Updated Apr 28, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-40770 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Manageengine Servicedesk Plus (Zohocorp), Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp (Zohocorp), Manageengine Supportcenter Plus (Zohocorp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Manageengine Servicedesk Plus 13.0, Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp 10.6, Manageengine Supportcenter Plus 11.0.
- 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)
81%
Higher than 99.6% 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
Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions 13010 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated command injection. This can be exploited by high-privileged users.
Affected Products
51 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Manageengine Servicedesk PlusZohocorp | 13.0-13000, 13.0-13001, 13.0-13002, 13.0-13003, 13.0-13004, 13.0-13005, 13.0-13006, 13.0-13007 | 13.0 |
| Manageengine Servicedesk Plus MspZohocorp | 10.6, 10.6-10600, 10.6-10601, 10.6-10602, 10.6-10603, 10.6-10604, 10.6-10605, 10.6-10606 | 10.6 |
| Manageengine Supportcenter PlusZohocorp | 11.0-11000, 11.0-11001, 11.0-11002, 11.0-11003, 11.0-11004, 11.0-11005, 11.0-11006, 11.0-11007 | 11.0 |
Patched Releases
Manageengine Servicedesk Plus
13.0
Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp
10.6
Manageengine Supportcenter Plus
11.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 23, 2022
Last updated
Apr 28, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions 13010 and prior are vulnerable to authenticated command injection.
Affected: Manageengine Servicedesk Plus (Zohocorp) versions 13.0-13000, 13.0-13001, 13.0-13002, 13.0-13003, 13.0-13004, 13.0-13005, 13.0-13006, 13.0-13007; Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp (Zohocorp) versions 10.6, 10.6-10600, 10.6-10601, 10.6-10602, 10.6-10603, 10.6-10604, 10.6-10605, 10.6-10606; Manageengine Supportcenter Plus (Zohocorp) versions 11.0-11000, 11.0-11001, 11.0-11002, 11.0-11003, 11.0-11004, 11.0-11005, 11.0-11006, 11.0-11007. 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 13.0, Manageengine Servicedesk Plus Msp 10.6, Manageengine Supportcenter Plus 11.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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