CVE-2026-2740: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
CVE-2026-2740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus and related products before specified versions. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in commands (CWE-77), leading to authenticated remote code execution on agent machines due to a flaw in a third-party dependency. The vulnerability requires low privileges and no user interaction but has a high attack complexity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-2740) affects Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus versions prior to 6525, DataSecurity Plus before 6264, and RecoveryManager Plus before 6313. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in system commands (CWE-77), enabling authenticated attackers with low privileges to execute remote code on agent machines. The issue stems from a bug in a third-party dependency. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.4, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high confidentiality and integrity impact, and low availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely on agent machines, potentially leading to full compromise of affected systems. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to varying degrees, with the highest impact on confidentiality and integrity. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the affected services to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-2740: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus
Description
CVE-2026-2740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus and related products before specified versions. It involves improper neutralization of special elements in commands (CWE-77), leading to authenticated remote code execution on agent machines due to a flaw in a third-party dependency. The vulnerability requires low privileges and no user interaction but has a high attack complexity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently confirmed. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.4high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-2740) affects Zohocorp ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus versions prior to 6525, DataSecurity Plus before 6264, and RecoveryManager Plus before 6313. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements used in system commands (CWE-77), enabling authenticated attackers with low privileges to execute remote code on agent machines. The issue stems from a bug in a third-party dependency. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.4, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high confidentiality and integrity impact, and low availability impact. No patch or official remediation level has been published yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely on agent machines, potentially leading to full compromise of affected systems. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to varying degrees, with the highest impact on confidentiality and integrity. There are no known active exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the affected services to untrusted networks. Follow vendor communications closely for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Zohocorp
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-19T11:49:53.411Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a0f0c4d7b8e1438d00559bd
Added to database: 05/21/2026, 13:44:45 UTC
Last enriched: 05/28/2026, 20:41:16 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 53
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