CVE-2020-21642

Name: CVE-2020-21642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-15T20:15:08.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 7.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-21642 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory Traversal vulnerability ZDBQAREFSUBDIR parameter in /zropusermgmt API in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4350 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 7.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory Traversal vulnerability ZDBQAREFSUBDIR parameter in /zropusermgmt API in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4350 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code.

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

7.73%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	2.9	Build2900
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.0	Build3000
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.1	Build3100
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.2	Build3200
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.3	Build3300
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.4	Build3400
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.5	Build3500
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.6	Build3600
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.7	Build3700
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.8	Build3800
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	3.9	Build3900
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	4.0	Build4000
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	4.1	Build4100
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	4.2	Build4200
Zohocorp	Manageengine Analytics Plus	4.3	Build4300

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-2020-21642?

Directory Traversal vulnerability ZDBQAREFSUBDIR parameter in /zropusermgmt API in Zoho ManageEngine Analytics Plus before 4350 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2020-21642?

CVE-2020-21642 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-21642?

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