What is CVE-2021-20081?

CVE-2021-20081 is a vulnerability in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 11205 that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.

How severe is CVE-2021-20081?

CVE-2021-20081 has a severity rating of 7.2 (Critical).

What software is affected by CVE-2021-20081?

ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions up to 11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-20081.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20081?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20081 by sending disallowed inputs to the vulnerable ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus software, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-20081?

Yes, upgrading to version 11205 of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus will fix the CVE-2021-20081 vulnerability.

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CVE-2021-20081

critical

10/6/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-20081

First published: Thu Jun 10 2021(Updated: )

Incomplete List of Disallowed Inputs in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 11205 allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus	<11.2
Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus	=11.2
Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus	=11.2-build11201
Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus	=11.2-build11202
Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus	=11.2-build11203
Zohocorp Manageengine Servicedesk Plus	=11.2-build11204
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2021-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-20081?
CVE-2021-20081 is a vulnerability in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 11205 that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2021-20081?
CVE-2021-20081 has a severity rating of 7.2 (Critical).
What software is affected by CVE-2021-20081?
ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus versions up to 11.2 are affected by CVE-2021-20081.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-20081?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-20081 by sending disallowed inputs to the vulnerable ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus software, allowing them to execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM privileges.
Is there a fix for CVE-2021-20081?
Yes, upgrading to version 11205 of ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus will fix the CVE-2021-20081 vulnerability.

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