Medium severity · published Sep 7, 2026
CVE-2026-85640
Privilege Escalation
6.3
CVSS
0.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions below 11.5.2600.15 are vulnerable to Privilege Escalation Due to Outdated Component
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
Low
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
Low
Scope
Changed
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 32% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
ME
ManageEngine Endpoint Central · Zohocorp
before 11.5.2600.15 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-85640
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-85640
www.manageengine.com
https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/patch_management/kb/privilege-escalation-outdated.html
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