CVE-2026-12268: ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are vulnerable to PowerShell command injection in Windows DNS SPF

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HIGH 8.8

CVE-2026-12268 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are vulnerable to PowerShell command injection in Windows DNS SPF/TXT record push leading to remote code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-09-28
Last modified	2026-09-29

Publisher (CNA): ManageEngine

Last updated 2026-09-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Timeline

2026-09-28 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-29 21:39 UTCUpdated Record last modified

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · fio · FIXED · 3.43-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-b36219886b · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b36219886b

Fedora ELN · weston · FIXED · 16.0.2-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-b98ccaa6a0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-b98ccaa6a0

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-12268?

No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.

Is CVE-2026-12268 being exploited?

CVE-2026-12268 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-12268 affect?

CVE-2026-12268 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201 are vulnerable to PowerShell command injection in Windows DNS SPF/TXT record push leading to remote code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2026-12268?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · PowerShell vulnerabilities · Zoho ManageEngine vulnerabilities

References

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