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CVE-2026-86708

📛 CVE Title

Sensitive data exposure

Description

ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182200 and below were vulnerable to exposure of a Google Cloud service-account private key in the Applications Manager installer, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate the service account and access or modify associated cloud resources.

Overview

State
PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA)
Zohocorp
CVSS severity
CRITICAL
CVSS score
CVSS 10.0 / 10 10.0 10.0 / 10
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Effective score
10.0 / 10 CRITICAL source: CNA overview
CWE(s)
CWE-321
Reserved
2026-09-08
Published
2026-09-23 13:11 UTC
Last updated
2026-09-24 03:55 UTC
Source
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86708.json
Linked Threat
CVE-2026-86708 — Sensitive data exposure

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NVD published
2026-09-23 14:17:09 UTC
NVD last modified
2026-09-24 04:18:03 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1
CVSS 10.0 / 10 10.0 10.0 / 10 CRITICAL source: 0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02
NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
Exploitability subscore
3.9 / 10
Impact subscore
5.8 / 10

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EUVD ID
EUVD-2026-85288
Assigner
Zohocorp
Published
Sep 23, 2026, 1:11:31 PM
Updated
Sep 24, 2026, 3:55:22 AM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
10.0 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
EUVD-reported EPSS
0.0000
Vendors
Zohocorp
Products
ManageEngine Applications Manager (0 <182300)
Aliases
GHSA-pwgq-mrvp-r2v7

ENISA description: ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182200 and below were vulnerable to exposure of a Google Cloud service-account private key in the Applications Manager installer, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to impersonate the service account and access or modify associated cloud resources.

EUVD references (1)

Affected products (1)

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
Zohocorp ManageEngine Applications Manager 0 (affected) —

Vendor references (1)

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Web references (0)

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NVD-tagged references (1)

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Remediations (10)

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  • web:app.opencve.io

    Remediation No vendor fix or workaround currently provided. OpenCVE Recommended Actions Upgrade ManageEngine Applications Manager to a version newer than 182200 following the vendor's official update instructions.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:cvefeed.io

    The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-86708 vulnerability anywhere in the article. Results are limited to the first 20 news articles due to potential performance issues. The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-86708 vulnerability over time.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:msrc.microsoft.com

    The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:senserva.com

    Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:support.microsoft.com

    Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (See What version of Office am I using?) How to get and install the update Method 1: Microsoft Update This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on ...

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:support.servicenow.com

    Due to additional analysis provided by the security researcher who discovered CVE - 2026 -6876, we have upgraded the severity rating of CVE - 2026 -6876 from High to Critical. This change affects only the severity

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:vulmon.com

    Vulnerability Summary An unauthenticated attacker may impersonate a Google Cloud service account and access or modify associated cloud resources. This is due to the ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager installer versions 182200 and below exposing a Google Cloud service-account private key.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:www.cisecurity.org

    <p>Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft products, the most severe of which could allow for remote code execution. Successful exploitation of the most severe of these vulnerabilities could result in an attacker gaining the same privileges as the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or ...

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:www.computerworld.com

    August's Patch Tuesday is a big one: 751 fixes, an exploited WinSock flaw and plenty of critical Windows, Office and Exchange issues.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC
  • web:www.oracle.com

    This Critical Patch Update contains 1448 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that a My Oracle Support (MOS) note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at July 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.

    2026-09-24 11:11 UTC

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Raw JSON

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-86708.json.

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