CVE-2026-6516 Remote Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via the vulnerable agent API in ManageEngine ADAudit Plus.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-6516?
CVE-2026-6516 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus, published on 23 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Zohocorp ManageEngine ADAudit Plus versions before 8606 are affected by Unauthenticated Remote code execution due to the vulnerable agent API.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-6516?
How do I fix CVE-2026-6516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-6516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2026-6516 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-6516 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3wh2-2f78-vx7j.