CVE-2026-12268: Authenticated PowerShell Injection leads to RCE

Published Sep 28, 2026
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Updated

ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are vulnerable to PowerShell command injection in Windows DNS SPF/TXT record push 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·10:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:51 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are affected when using the Windows DNS SPF/TXT record push functionality.

2

What level of access does an attacker need?

The vulnerability requires authenticated access with low privileges. No user interaction is required, and exploitation can result in remote code execution with confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

3

What is the recommended remediation?

Upgrade ManageEngine DDI Central to version 6201 or later. If an immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict access to authenticated users who do not need Windows DNS SPF/TXT record push capabilities.

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