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CVE-2026-86683: CWE-20 Improper input validation in Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-86683cvecve-2026-86683cwe-20
Published: 09/23/2026 (09/23/2026, 13:23:58 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Zohocorp
Product: ManageEngine Applications Manager

Description

ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182000 and below allowed a low-privileged user to change the proxy settings.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.1high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected software

Zohocorp

ManageEngine Applications Manager

Affected versions
>=0 <182100

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/23/2026, 15:47:38 UTC

Technical Analysis

ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182000 and below contain an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) that permits a low-privileged user to modify proxy settings. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality and integrity impacts. No official patch or vendor advisory is provided in the input data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

Potential Impact

An attacker with low privileges can change proxy settings, potentially redirecting traffic or intercepting communications, which compromises confidentiality and integrity of the system. Availability is not impacted. This could facilitate further attacks or data leakage if exploited.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict low-privileged user access to the application and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Zohocorp
Date Reserved
2026-09-08T09:54:33.107Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab3f142f7a7c54106fc93ec

Added to database: 09/23/2026, 15:33:22 UTC

Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 15:47:38 UTC

Last updated: 09/24/2026, 04:03:22 UTC

Views: 11

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