CVE-2021-42956

Name: CVE-2021-42956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-17T12:15:17.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-42956 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary fixed in 10.1.2132.6 is affected by a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. Due to improper privilege management, the process launches as the logged in user, so memory dump can be done by non-admin also. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho Remote Access Plus Server Windows Desktop Binary fixed in 10.1.2132.6 is affected by a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability. Due to improper privilege management, the process launches as the logged in user, so memory dump can be done by non-admin also. Remotely, an attacker can dump all sensitive information including DB Connection string, entire IT infrastructure details, commands executed by IT admin including credentials, secrets, private keys and more.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoho	Manageengine Remote Access Plus Server	< 10.1.2132.6

References

https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-sensitive-info-leakage-agent-memory-dump-zoho-r-a-p-3d5ebc8928afExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-sensitive-info-leakage-agent-memory-dump-zoho-r-a-p-3d5ebc8928afExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-42956?

How severe is CVE-2021-42956?

CVE-2021-42956 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42956?

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