CVE-2021-44526
Description
Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before 12003 allows authentication bypass in certain admin configurations.
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Authentication bypass vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus before version 12003 allows attackers to bypass authentication in certain admin configurations.
Vulnerability
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in certain admin configurations of Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. The issue is present in versions before 12003 [1]. The specific mechanism is not disclosed in the available references.
Exploitation
An attacker with network access to the ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus instance can exploit this vulnerability. The exact exploitation steps are not publicly detailed in the available references [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to administrative functions, potentially leading to complete compromise of the application and its data.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in version 12003 [1]. Users should upgrade to this version or later. No workarounds have been disclosed in the available references.
AI Insight generated on May 27, 2026. Synthesized from this CVE's description and the cited reference URLs; citations are validated against the source bundle.
Affected products
2- Zoho/ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plusdescription
- Range: < 12003
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
1- www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/on-premises/readme.htmlmitrex_refsource_MISC
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