CVE-2021-42955

Name: CVE-2021-42955
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T13:15:07.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42955 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop binary fixed in version 10.1.2132 is affected by an unauthorized password reset vulnerability. Because of the designed password reset mechanism, any non-admin Windows user can reset the password of the Remote Access Plus Server Admin account.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop binary fixed in version 10.1.2132 is affected by an unauthorized password reset vulnerability. Because of the designed password reset mechanism, any non-admin Windows user can reset the password of the Remote Access Plus Server Admin account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Remote Access Plus	< 10.1.2132

References

https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-improper-acl-unauthorized-password-reset-zoho-r-a-p-62efcdceb7a6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-improper-acl-unauthorized-password-reset-zoho-r-a-p-62efcdceb7a6Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42955?

How severe is CVE-2021-42955?

CVE-2021-42955 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42955?

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