CVE-2026-12265 Missing Authorization on HA Failover Config allows Complete Data Destruction

High 8.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can trigger destructive database operations via the HA failover endpoint, leading to complete data destruction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-12265?

CVE-2026-12265 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Zohocorp DDI Central, published on 28 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Zohocorp ManageEngine DDI Central versions before 6201 are vulnerable to Insufficient access control in HA failover endpoint leading to destructive PostgreSQL database operations.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-12265?

How do I fix CVE-2026-12265?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-12265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-12265 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-12265 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9c8c-6fxg-mppr.

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