CVE-2025-3835: ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects ManageEngine Exchange Reporter PlusSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 82% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 9 Jun 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-3835, organizations should take immediate and specific actions beyond generic advice: 1) Monitor ManageEngine’s official channels for patches and apply them promptly once available. 2) Implement strict file upload validation controls, including whitelisting allowed file types and scanning uploaded files for malware. 3) Restrict access to the Content Search module to trusted users and networks only, using network segmentation and access control lists. 4) Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts targeting this module. 5) Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing focused on file upload functionalities. 6) Educate users about the risks of uploading untrusted files and enforce policies to minimize risky user interactions. 7) Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to file uploads or execution attempts within Exchange Reporter Plus. These targeted measures will reduce the attack surface and limit the potential for exploitation until a patch is deployed.
Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus versions 5721 and prior are vulnerable to Remote code execution in the Content Search module.