CVE-2025-9223: Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager · Command Injection
Affects Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 4.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 90% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Nov 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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-9223, organizations should immediately restrict access to the 'execute program' action feature within ManageEngine Applications Manager to only highly trusted administrators. Implement strict role-based access controls (RBAC) and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize the number of users who can authenticate and invoke this feature. Monitor logs for unusual command execution patterns or spikes in activity related to this functionality. Network segmentation and application-layer firewalls can help limit exposure of the management interface to trusted networks only. Until an official patch is released by Zohocorp, consider disabling or restricting the vulnerable feature if feasible. Regularly check for vendor updates and apply security patches promptly once available. Additionally, conduct internal audits to ensure that credentials for ManageEngine are securely stored and rotated frequently to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous command execution indicative of exploitation attempts.
Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 178100 and below are vulnerable to authenticated command injection vulnerability due to the improper configuration in the execute program action feature.