CVE-2022-24978

Name: CVE-2022-24978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-05T19:15:08.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24978 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7055 allows authenticated Privilege Escalation on Integrated products. This occurs because a password field is present in a JSON response.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7055 allows authenticated Privilege Escalation on Integrated products. This occurs because a password field is present in a JSON response.

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

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Zohocorp	Manageengine Adaudit Plus	<= 6.0	—
Zohocorp	Manageengine Adaudit Plus	7.0	7000

References

https://manageengine.comVendor Advisory
https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/cve-2022-24978-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-manageengine-adaudit-plusPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://manageengine.comVendor Advisory
https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/cve-2022-24978-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-manageengine-adaudit-plusPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24978?

Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7055 allows authenticated Privilege Escalation on Integrated products. This occurs because a password field is present in a JSON response.

How severe is CVE-2022-24978?

CVE-2022-24978 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24978?

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-2022-24978?

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Source: NVD / NIST