CVE-2026-76980
📛 CVE Title
Data Exposure vulnerability
Description
ZohoCorp ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer versions 12.8.709 and below were vulnerable to a Data Exposure vulnerability in the Firewall Analyzer syslog collector.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Zohocorp
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.4 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N- Effective score
- 7.4 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-20 - Reserved
- 2026-08-20
- Published
- 2026-09-23 12:08 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-23 12:38 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/76xxx/CVE-2026-76980.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-76980 — Data Exposure vulnerability
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-23 13:17:29 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-23 18:17:31 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.4 / 10 HIGH source: 0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 4.0 / 10
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European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-85264 - Assigner
- Zohocorp
- Published
- Sep 23, 2026, 12:08:24 PM
- Updated
- Sep 23, 2026, 12:38:47 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.4 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- Zohocorp
- Products
-
ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer (0 <12.8.710)ManageEngine OpManager (0 <12.8.710)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-7m5q-6phf-ch5p
ENISA description: ZohoCorp ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer versions 12.8.709 and below were vulnerable to a Data Exposure vulnerability in the Firewall Analyzer syslog collector.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (2)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zohocorp | ManageEngine OpManager |
0 (affected)
|
— |
| Zohocorp | ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer |
0 (affected)
|
— |
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (0)
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No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (1)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://www.manageengine.com/itom/advisory/cve-2026-76980.html 0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02
Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:dailysecurityreview.com
Attackers exploited CVE - 2026 -26980 in Ghost CMS to compromise 700+ domains including Harvard and Oxford, turning them into ClickFix malware distribution points.
2026-09-24 11:12 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 11:12 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 11:12 UTC -
web:thecyberexpress.com
Hundreds of Websites Infected According to QiAnXin XLa b, attackers began exploiting CVE - 2026 -26980 shortly after the security patch became publicly available. Investigators noted that a DLL file involved in the campaign carried a compilation timestamp dated February 16, 2026 — the same day the patch for the Ghost CMS vulnerability was announced. The malicious activity was first detected on ...
2026-09-24 11:12 UTC -
web:vulmon.com
Vulnerability Summary ZohoCorp ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer versions 12.8.709 and earlier contain a Data Exposure vulnerability within the syslog collector component. This issue affects both ManageEngine OpManager and Firewall Analyzer.
2026-09-24 11:12 UTC -
web:www.action1.com
This CISO-focused summary highlights the vulnerabilities and critical infrastructure risks that should take priority for remediation following Microsoft's September 2026 Patch Tuesday release.
2026-09-24 11:12 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 11:12 UTC -
web:www.malwarebytes.com
Attackers are abusing a critical Ghost Content Management System (CMS) vulnerability to hijack more than 700 legitimate websites and inject a fake Cloudflare verification step that tricks visitors into running a Windows command that installs malware. These social engineering campaigns—where ...
2026-09-24 11:12 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 11:12 UTC -
web:www.rescana.com
Regular vulnerability scanning and prompt patch management are critical to reducing exposure to mass exploitation campaigns. References XLab Qianxin Technical Analysis NVD CVE - 2026 -26980 BleepingComputer Coverage TheCyberSecHub Twitter Reddit BlueTeamSec SonicWall Blog SentinelOne Advisory Ghost CMS Security Advisory Ghost CMS Patch Release ...
2026-09-24 11:12 UTC
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The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2026-76980.json.
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