CVE-2020-21641

Name: CVE-2020-21641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-15T20:15:08.9+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-21641 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-Band XML External Entity (OOB-XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, enumerate folders and scan internal ports via crafted XML license file.. EPSS estimates a 4.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-of-Band XML External Entity (OOB-XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4.3.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, enumerate folders and scan internal ports via crafted XML license file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.30%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	< 4.3.5

References

https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/release-notes.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/analytics-plus/release-notes.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-21641?

How severe is CVE-2020-21641?

CVE-2020-21641 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21641?

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