CVE-2019-7162: Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
Rated High by the CNA (mitre) · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
- EPSS
- 4.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 90% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Exploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 31 Dec 2019
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate this vulnerability effectively, European organizations should first verify if their ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus installations are running the affected version 5.6 Build 5607 or earlier. Immediate steps include: 1) Restrict network access to the ADSelfService Plus service by implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to limit exposure to untrusted networks; 2) Deploy web application firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect and block unauthorized requests targeting the vulnerable service endpoints; 3) Monitor logs for unusual access patterns or unauthorized modification attempts related to the ADSelfService Plus application; 4) Engage with Zoho support or ManageEngine to obtain official patches or updates addressing CVE-2019-7162, and apply them promptly once available; 5) Conduct a thorough security review of the ADSelfService Plus deployment, including verifying the integrity of the installation and configuration; 6) Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access to reduce the risk of privilege escalation; 7) Educate IT staff about this vulnerability and ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving identity management system compromise. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and vendor coordination specific to the affected product.
Description
An issue was discovered in Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus 5.6 Build 5607. An exposed service allows an unauthenticated person to retrieve internal information from the system and modify the product installation.