CVE-2022-35405
Published: September 22, 2022
Official Description
Zoho ManageEngine PAM360, Password Manager Pro, and Access Manager Plus contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Zoho ManageEngine Multiple Products Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Zoho ManageEngine PAM360, Password Manager Pro, and Access Manager Plus contain an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Risk Analysis
This unspecified vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine PAM360, Password Manager Pro, and Access Manager Plus allows for remote code execution. The very high EPSS score of 0.94314 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this an urgent concern for affected systems.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. This confirms that threat actors are leveraging this flaw for malicious purposes.
Apply the latest security patches provided by Zoho for ManageEngine PAM360, Password Manager Pro, and Access Manager Plus. Restrict network access to these management interfaces.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-35405 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2022-35405 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-35405 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1