CVE-2026-12268
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PowerShell Command Injection in ManageEngine DDI Central

Publication date: 2026-09-28

Last updated on: 2026-09-28

Assigner: ManageEngine

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

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Published
2026-09-28
Last Modified
2026-09-28
Generated
2026-09-28
AI Q&A
2026-09-28
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12268
EUVD
EUVD-2026-88213

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
manageengine ddi_central to 6201 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a PowerShell command injection flaw in ManageEngine DDI Central versions below 6201. It occurs when Windows DNS SPF/TXT records are pushed, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary remote code on the system.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if your ManageEngine DDI Central version is below 6201. Use commands like 'systeminfo' or check the version in the application interface. If vulnerable, update to Build 6201 or later immediately.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain control of the affected system, leading to potential data breaches, unauthorized access, or further network compromise. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or exfiltration, violating GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's security rules for protected health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Update ManageEngine DDI Central to version 6201 or later to address the PowerShell command injection vulnerability in Windows DNS SPF/TXT record push.

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