CVE-2026-6516 (GCVE-0-2026-6516)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-07-23 17:22 – Updated: 2026-07-24 03:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Remote Code Execution
Summary
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions before 8606 are affected by Unauthenticated Remote code execution due to the vulnerable agent API.
Severity
10 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-07-23 00:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-78 - Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('OS command injection')
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zohocorp | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus |
Affected:
0 , < 8606
(8606)
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_adaudit_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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