CVE-2021-42847: Critical severity zoho manageengine adaudit plus vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2021
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Updated

Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7006 allows attackers to write to, and execute, arbitrary files.

Affected Software

7 affected components
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus<7.0
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus=7.0
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus=7.0-7000
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus=7.0-7002
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus=7.0-7003
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus=7.0-7004
ZohoCorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus=7.0-7005

Event History

Nov 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42847?

The severity of CVE-2021-42847 is critical.

2

How does CVE-2021-42847 affect Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?

CVE-2021-42847 allows attackers to write to and execute arbitrary files in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus.

3

What is the affected version of Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus?

Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions 7.0 and below are affected by CVE-2021-42847.

4

Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2021-42847?

Yes, a fix has been released for CVE-2021-42847. Please refer to the official Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus website for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42847?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-42847 at the following sources: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172258/ManageEngine-ADAudit-Plus-Remote-Code-Execution.html) and [ManageEngine Community](https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/fix-released-for-a-vulnerability-in-manageengine-adaudit-plus).

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