What is CVE-2021-33256?

CVE-2021-33256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine_adselfservice_plus, classified under Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-08-09.

How severe is CVE-2021-33256?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2021-33256 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine_adselfservice_plus

CVE-2021-33256

A CSV injection vulnerability on the login panel of ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus Version: 6.1 Build No: 6101 can be exploited by an unauthenticated user. The j_username parameter seems to be vulnerable and a reverse shell could be obtai…

EPSS: 0.790 (99.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Zohocorp Manageengine_adselfservice_plus — versions 6.1
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1236 — Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33256?: CVE-2021-33256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine_adselfservice_plus, classified under Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV File. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-08-09.
How severe is CVE-2021-33256?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-33256 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.