CVE-2026-12571

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Authentication Bypass in ManageEngine DDI Central

Publication date: 2026-08-11

Last updated on: 2026-08-31

Assigner: ManageEngine

Description

An authentication bypass in ManageEngine DDI Central's password-reset workflow allows account takeover.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-11

Last Modified

2026-08-31

Generated

2026-09-01

AI Q&A

2026-08-12

EPSS Evaluated

2026-08-30

NVD

CVE-2026-12571

EUVD

EUVD-2026-56557

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
manageengine	ddi_central	6201

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-287	When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
CWE-640	The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-12571 is an authentication bypass vulnerability in ManageEngine DDI Central's password-reset workflow. It allows attackers to bypass authentication, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user accounts.

Detection Guidance

Check if your ManageEngine DDI Central version is below Build 6201. If so, the system is vulnerable. Verify network logs for unusual password-reset or authentication bypass attempts targeting DDI Central services.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to take over accounts, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data, system control, or further network compromise if the affected system is part of a larger infrastructure.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR and HIPAA. GDPR mandates strict access controls and breach notifications, while HIPAA requires safeguards to protect patient data. A successful account takeover could result in unauthorized exposure of personal or health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update ManageEngine DDI Central to Build 6201 or later to address the authentication bypass vulnerability in the password-reset workflow.

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