CVE-2022-28219 (GCVE-0-2022-28219)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-04-05 18:32 – Updated: 2024-08-03 05:48Summary
Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
5 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://manageengine.com | x_refsource_MISC |
| https://www.manageengine.com/products/active-dire… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.horizon3.ai/red-team-blog-cve-2022-28219/ | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://cewolf.sourceforge.net/new/index.html | x_refsource_MISC |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167997/Manag… | x_refsource_MISC |
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 06fbed1a-274d-4111-a9f1-90540f6a1329
Exploited: Yes
Characteristics
Severity:
98.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-10-14
Asserted: 2023-10-14
Last Seen: 2026-09-06
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Zoho / ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | Class: security-management-platform | Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8) | IoT: no | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-09-06: 45
Evidence
Type: Honeypot
Signal: In The Wild Attempts
Confidence: 70%
Source: shadowserver
Details
| 1D | 3 |
|---|---|
| Iot | no |
| Feed | Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities |
| Type | http-scan |
| Class | security-management-platform |
| 7D Avg | 2 |
| Vendor | Zoho |
| 30D Avg | 1 |
| 90D Avg | 1 |
| Product | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus |
| Cisa Kev | no |
| Connections | 45 |
| Observation Date | 2026-09-06 |
| Vulnerability Class | CVSS |
| Vulnerability Score | 9.8 |
| Vulnerability Severity | Critical |
References
Created: 2026-07-01 05:54 UTC
| Updated: 2026-09-08 01:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 6fca76ac-fdfb-4b43-9ada-fc4c94b1f2fd
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-08-04
Asserted: 2025-08-04
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution. | Affected: Zoho / ManageEngine ADAudit Plus | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | Cewolf in Zoho ManageEngine ADAudit Plus before 7060 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated XXE attack that leads to Remote Code Execution. |
| Vendor | Zoho |
| Product | ManageEngine ADAudit Plus |
| Added Date | 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 9.8 |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | CRITICAL |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
| Updated: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
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