CVE-2026-12267: Authenticated PowerShell Injection in DNS Query Resolution Policy leads to RCE

Published Sep 28, 2026
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Updated

ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are vulnerable to Command injection in Windows DNS Query Resolution Policy name field leading to remote code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ManageEngine DDI Central<6201

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ManageEngine DDI Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6201

Event History

Sep 28, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

An attacker needs authenticated access with the high privileges required to create or modify a Windows DNS Query Resolution Policy. The attack can be performed remotely over the network and does not require user interaction.

2

Which deployments are affected?

ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are affected. The vulnerable input is the name field for Windows DNS Query Resolution Policy configuration.

3

What is the impact of successful exploitation?

Successful command injection can lead to remote code execution, with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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