CVE-2026-86708
Received Received - Intake

Exposure of Google Cloud Service-Account Private Key in Applications Manager

Publication date: 2026-09-23

Last updated on: 2026-09-23

Assigner: ManageEngine

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.

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Published
2026-09-23
Last Modified
2026-09-23
Generated
2026-09-23
AI Q&A
2026-09-23
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-86708
EUVD
EUVD-2026-85288

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
zoho manageengine_applications_manager to 182200 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-321 The product uses a hard-coded, unchangeable cryptographic key.

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Executive Summary

ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182200 and below had a flaw where a Google Cloud service-account private key was exposed in the installer. This allowed unauthenticated attackers to impersonate the service account and access or modify cloud resources linked to it.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain unauthorized access to cloud resources managed by the exposed service account, potentially leading to data breaches, resource misuse, or service disruptions. This could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cloud-hosted services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA due to unauthorized access to sensitive data. GDPR requires protecting personal data, while HIPAA mandates safeguarding protected health information. A breach could result in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade to a version of ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager higher than 182200 to remove the exposed private key. If upgrading is not possible, revoke the compromised Google Cloud service-account private key and generate a new one to prevent unauthorized access.

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