CVE-2025-27930: ManageEngine Applications Manager · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects ManageEngine Applications ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.4 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 41% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 23 Jul 2025
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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ManageEngine Applications Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Apply official patches or updates from Zoho as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 2. Until patches are released, disable or restrict access to the File/Directory monitor feature if it is not essential. 3. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within the application to prevent injection of malicious scripts. 4. Enforce the principle of least privilege by limiting user permissions, especially for those who can input data into the vulnerable component. 5. Monitor application logs and network traffic for unusual activities or signs of XSS exploitation attempts. 6. Educate users and administrators about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content within the management console. 7. Consider deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules designed to detect and block XSS payloads targeting the affected application. 8. Regularly review and audit the security posture of the ManageEngine Applications Manager deployment, including configuration and access controls.
Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 176600 and prior are vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting in the File/Directory monitor.