CVE-2021-28960

Name: CVE-2021-28960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-21T13:15:07.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28960 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before build 10.0.683 allows unauthenticated command injection due to improper handling of an input command in on-demand operations.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before build 10.0.683 allows unauthenticated command injection due to improper handling of an input command in on-demand operations.

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

1.97%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Manageengine	Desktop Central	< 10.0.683

References

https://www.manageengine.comVendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/unauthenticated-command-injection-vulnerability.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.comVendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/unauthenticated-command-injection-vulnerability.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28960?

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before build 10.0.683 allows unauthenticated command injection due to improper handling of an input command in on-demand operations.

How severe is CVE-2021-28960?

CVE-2021-28960 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28960?

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