CVE-2026-12269: CWE-434 Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in Zohocorp DDI Central
Zohocorp ManageEngine DDI Central 6.2.0 build below 6201 had a Keepalived configuration injection vulnerability in the HA configuration workflow. This issue could allow an authenticated operator-level user to modify the Keepalived configuration and potentially execute commands as root on the DDI Central host.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12269 describes a Keepalived configuration injection vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine DDI Central versions prior to 6.2.0 build 6201. The flaw allows an authenticated operator-level user to modify the Keepalived configuration during the HA setup process, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the DDI Central host. The vulnerability involves improper handling of file uploads or configuration inputs (CWE-434) combined with insufficient privilege restrictions (CWE-269).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full system compromise of the DDI Central host, including unauthorized command execution as root. This poses a critical risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and potentially the broader network infrastructure managed by DDI Central.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict operator-level user access and monitor for suspicious configuration changes in the HA workflow.
CVE-2026-12269: CWE-434 Unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type in Zohocorp DDI Central
Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine DDI Central 6.2.0 build below 6201 had a Keepalived configuration injection vulnerability in the HA configuration workflow. This issue could allow an authenticated operator-level user to modify the Keepalived configuration and potentially execute commands as root on the DDI Central host.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Zohocorp
DDI Central
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12269 describes a Keepalived configuration injection vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine DDI Central versions prior to 6.2.0 build 6201. The flaw allows an authenticated operator-level user to modify the Keepalived configuration during the HA setup process, which could be exploited to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the DDI Central host. The vulnerability involves improper handling of file uploads or configuration inputs (CWE-434) combined with insufficient privilege restrictions (CWE-269).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to full system compromise of the DDI Central host, including unauthorized command execution as root. This poses a critical risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system and potentially the broader network infrastructure managed by DDI Central.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict operator-level user access and monitor for suspicious configuration changes in the HA workflow.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Zohocorp
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-15T10:39:06.686Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aba4972f7a7c54106911ce5
Added to database: 09/28/2026, 11:03:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 11:17:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 02:49:28 UTC
Views: 21
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