CVE-2022-35405

Name: CVE-2022-35405
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-19T15:15:08.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35405 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution. (This also affects ManageEngine Access Manager Plus before 4303 with authentication.). CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine Password Manager Pro before 12101 and PAM360 before 5510 are vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution. (This also affects ManageEngine Access Manager Plus before 4303 with authentication.)

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

99.94%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 13, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Zohocorp	Manageengine Access Manager Plus	< 4.3	—
Zohocorp	Manageengine Access Manager Plus	4.3	Build4300
Zohocorp	Manageengine Pam360	< 5.5	—
Zohocorp	Manageengine Pam360	5.5	Build5500
Zohocorp	Manageengine Password Manager Pro	< 12.1	—
Zohocorp	Manageengine Password Manager Pro	12.1	Build12100

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167918/Zoho-Password-Manager-Pro-XML-RPC-Java-Deserialization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/advisory/cve-2022-35405.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167918/Zoho-Password-Manager-Pro-XML-RPC-Java-Deserialization.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/advisory/cve-2022-35405.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-35405US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35405?

How severe is CVE-2022-35405?

CVE-2022-35405 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35405?

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