CVE-2026-6516: Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions before 8606 are affected by Unauthenticated Remote code execution
CVE-2026-6516 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions before 8606 are affected by Unauthenticated Remote code execution due to the vulnerable agent API.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.7% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-78 |
| Published | 2026-07-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-24 |
Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-6516?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-6516 being exploited?
CVE-2026-6516 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-2026-6516 affect?
CVE-2026-6516 affects affected software. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions before 8606 are affected by Unauthenticated Remote code execution due to the vulnerable agent API.
How urgent is CVE-2026-6516?
Priority 66/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action