CVE-2020-11532

Name: CVE-2020-11532
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-05-08T21:15:12.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 77.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11532 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus prior to 6.0.1 uses default admin credentials to communicate with a DataEngine Xnode server. This allows an attacker to bypass authentication for this server and execute all operations in the context of admin user.. EPSS estimates a 77.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus prior to 6.0.1 uses default admin credentials to communicate with a DataEngine Xnode server. This allows an attacker to bypass authentication for this server and execute all operations in the context of admin user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

77.48%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Adaudit Plus	< 6.0.3
Zohocorp	Manageengine Datasecurity Plus	< 6.0.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157609/ManageEngine-DataSecurity-Plus-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/28Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/community/topic/upgrade-datasecurity-plus-to-the-build-6013-to-fix-security-issuesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157609/ManageEngine-DataSecurity-Plus-Authentication-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/28Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/community/topic/upgrade-datasecurity-plus-to-the-build-6013-to-fix-security-issuesPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11532?

How severe is CVE-2020-11532?

CVE-2020-11532 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 77.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11532?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST