HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-15533
CRITICAL

CVE-2020-15533

CWE-89Published: October 1, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Zoho ManageEngine Application Manager 14.7 Build 14730 (before 14684, and between 14689 and 14750), the AlarmEscalation module is vulnerable to unauthenticated SQL Injection attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-15533 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

zohocorp1 product(s)
manageengine applications manager
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.manageengine.com
ADVISORYhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/issues.html#v14750
ADVISORYhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2020-15533.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.manageengine.com
ADVISORYhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/issues.html#v14750
ADVISORYhttps://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2020-15533.html

All References (6)

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https://www.manageengine.comVendor Advisory
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https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/issues.html#v14750Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2020-15533.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://www.manageengine.comVendor Advisory
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https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/issues.html#v14750Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2020-15533.htmlVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-15533
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 1, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-15533 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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