CVE-2026-86678
Broken Authentication vulnerability
Description
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182000 and below allowed a low-privileged user to obtain an administrator’s API key and use it to perform administrator-level actions.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 23, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-86678
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02 |
Solution
- Update ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager.
- Review user privileges and API key access controls.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-86678.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2026-86678.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-86678 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-86678
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by 0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ZohoCorp ManageEngine Applications Manager versions 182000 and below allowed a low-privileged user to obtain an administrator’s API key and use it to perform administrator-level actions. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-639 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86678.json">CVE-2026-86678</a> Added Reference https://www.manageengine.com/products/applications_manager/security-updates/security-updates-cve-2026-86678.html