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CVE-2021-40539

CISA KEV

Published November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus contains an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the REST API URLs which allow for remote code execution.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ZohoManageEngine

Patch Status

Patch by 2021-11-17

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2021-40539.