CVE-2014-7862

Name: CVE-2014-7862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-04T17:29:00.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 81.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7862 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.. EPSS estimates a 81.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

81.05%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Desktop Central	< 90109
Zohocorp	Desktop Central	>= 7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129769/Desktop-Central-Add-Administrator.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534356/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99595Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/ManageEngine/me_dc9_admin.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve20147862-unauthorized-account-creation.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/manage_engine_dc_create_adminExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129769/Desktop-Central-Add-Administrator.htmlIssue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jan/2Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534356/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71849Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99595Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/pedrib/PoC/blob/master/advisories/ManageEngine/me_dc9_admin.txtThird Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve20147862-unauthorized-account-creation.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/auxiliary/admin/http/manage_engine_dc_create_adminExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7862?

The DCPluginServelet servlet in ManageEngine Desktop Central and Desktop Central MSP before build 90109 allows remote attackers to create administrator accounts via an addPlugInUser action.

How severe is CVE-2014-7862?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7862 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 81.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7862?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2014-7862?

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Source: NVD / NIST