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CVE-2021-40539 Details
Description
Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus version 6113 and prior is vulnerable to REST API authentication bypass with resultant remote code execution.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 3, 2025Exploitation: ActiveAutomatable: YesTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-40539 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165085/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.html | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.manageengine.com | CVE | Product |
| https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/how-to-fix-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-REST-API.html | CVE | PatchVendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165085/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Authentication-Bypass-Code-Execution.html | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://www.manageengine.com | [email protected] | Product |
| https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/how-to-fix-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-REST-API.html | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Authentication Bypass Vulnerability | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-706 | Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference | [email protected] |
| CWE-706 | Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| zohocorp manageengine adselfservice plus | < 6.1 6.1 - 6.1 6100 6.1 6101 6.1 6102 6.1 6103 6.1 6104 6.1 6105 6.1 6106 6.1 6113 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
16 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 30, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 3, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 8, 2023 | CWE Remap | [email protected] |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 27, 2021 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Sep 14, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |