CVE-2021-44757

Name: CVE-2021-44757
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-18T10:15:08.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 24.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44757 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.1.2137.9 and Desktop Central MSP before 10.1.2137.9 allow attackers to bypass authentication, and read sensitive information or upload an arbitrary ZIP archive to the server.. EPSS estimates a 24.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before 10.1.2137.9 and Desktop Central MSP before 10.1.2137.9 allow attackers to bypass authentication, and read sensitive information or upload an arbitrary ZIP archive to the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

24.20%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Desktop Central	< 10.1.2137.9
Zohocorp	Manageengine Desktop Central Managed Service Providers	< 10.1.2137.9

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44757?

How severe is CVE-2021-44757?

CVE-2021-44757 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 24.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44757?

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