CVE-2020-11531
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
13.7 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The DataEngine Xnode Server application in Zoho ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus prior to 6.0.1 does not validate the database schema name when handling a DR-SCHEMA-SYNC request. This allows an authenticated attacker to execute code in the context of the product by writing a JSP file to the webroot directory via directory traversal.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-05-08
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-11531?
The DataEngine Xnode Server application in Zoho ManageEngine DataSecurity Plus prior to 6.0.1 does not validate the database schema name when handling a DR-SCHEMA-SYNC request. This allows an authenticated attacker to execute code in the context of the product by writing a JSP file to the webroot directory via directory traversal.
Is CVE-2020-11531 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-11531 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 13.7% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11531?
CVE-2020-11531 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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