CVE-2026-77697
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Privilege Escalation in Zoho ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Publication date: 2026-09-07

Last updated on: 2026-09-07

Assigner: ManageEngine

Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions below 11.4.2540.23 are vulnerable to Privilege Escalation During JAR Extraction

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Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-07
Generated
2026-09-07
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2026-09-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-77697
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72340

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
zohocorp manageengine_endpoint_central to 11.4.2540.23 (exc)
zohocorp manageengine_endpoint_central to 11.4.2540.22 (exc)
zohocorp manageengine_endpoint_central to 11.5.2600.18 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability allows a local standard user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting the JAR file extraction process in ManageEngine Endpoint Central. It affects versions below 11.4.2540.23 and was fixed in builds 11.5.2600.19 and 11.4.2540.23.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the installed version of ManageEngine Endpoint Central. Compare it against versions 11.5.2600.18 and below or 11.4.2540.22 and below. If your version is within these ranges, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could gain full control over the system, allowing them to install malware, steal data, or perform unauthorized actions. This could lead to data breaches or system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade ManageEngine Endpoint Central to the latest patched versions: 11.5.2600.19 or 11.4.2540.23. Ensure all affected systems are updated to prevent privilege escalation attacks.

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