Is CVE-2023-35854 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-35854 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-35854 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-35854 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-35854?

CVE-2023-35854 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-35854

CWE-306Published: June 20, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus through 6113 has an authentication bypass that can be exploited to steal the domain controller session token for identity spoofing, thereby achieving the privileges of the domain controller administrator. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that they have "found no evidence or detail of a security vulnerability."

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus contains an authentication bypass flaw that could allow an attacker to impersonate a domain controller administrator. The critical CVSS score reflects the severe impact of potential identity spoofing and unauthorized privilege escalation.

No public exploit is currently known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Administrators should apply the latest security patches provided by Zoho and monitor for unauthorized session activity.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-35854 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.