CVE-2020-29658

Name: CVE-2020-29658
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-05T09:15:13.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-29658 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine Application Control Plus before 100523 has an insecure SSL configuration setting for Nginx, leading to Privilege Escalation.. EPSS estimates a 3.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Application Control Plus before 100523 has an insecure SSL configuration setting for Nginx, leading to Privilege Escalation.

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

3.70%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Applications Control Plus	< 100523

References

https://www.manageengine.com/application-control/knowledge-base/privilege-escalation-vulnerability-open-SSL.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/application-control/knowledge-base/privilege-escalation-vulnerability-open-SSL.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29658?

Zoho ManageEngine Application Control Plus before 100523 has an insecure SSL configuration setting for Nginx, leading to Privilege Escalation.

How severe is CVE-2020-29658?

CVE-2020-29658 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-29658?

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-2020-29658?

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Source: NVD / NIST