CVE-2025-9787: Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager · XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting'
Affects Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.1 Medium.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 65% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Dec 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
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict input validation and sanitization on all user inputs within the NOC view, employing server-side filtering to neutralize potentially malicious scripts. Deploy Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict the execution of unauthorized scripts and reduce the impact of XSS attacks. Limit the number of users with high privileges and enforce the principle of least privilege to reduce the attack surface. Monitor logs for unusual activity indicative of attempted script injection or exploitation attempts. Educate administrators and users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or interacting with untrusted content within the management console. Once available, promptly apply vendor-supplied patches or updates. Consider isolating the management application in a segmented network zone with restricted access to minimize exposure. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS payloads as an additional protective layer.
Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 177400 and below are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in the NOC view.