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CVE-2026-28754 Zohocorp CVE debrief
CVE-2026-28754 is a Stored XSS vulnerability in the Distribution Lists report of Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus versions before 5802. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. The vulnerability has a HIGH CVSS score of 7.3, indicating a high severity. Users of affected versions should apply the patch to prevent exploitation.
- Vendor
- Zohocorp
- Product
- ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.3
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-04-03
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-07-24
- Advisory published
- 2026-04-03
- Advisory updated
- 2026-07-24
Who should care
Users of ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus versions before 5802 should apply the patch to prevent exploitation. This includes administrators and security teams responsible for managing and securing the affected systems. Additionally, operators and platform administrators should review the vulnerability and take necessary actions to protect against potential attacks.
Technical summary
The vulnerability exists in the Distribution Lists report of ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus. Versions before 5802 are affected. An attacker could inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.3, indicating a high severity. The vulnerability is classified as a Stored XSS attack.
Defensive priority
High priority due to the HIGH CVSS score of 7.3 and potential for unauthorized actions.
Recommended defensive actions
- Apply the patch to upgrade to version 5802 or later
- Review and limit access to the Distribution Lists report
- Monitor for suspicious activity in the application
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
Evidence notes
The CVE record was published on 2026-04-03T11:17:05.543Z and last modified on 2026-07-24T21:10:00.143Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This vulnerability affects Zohocorp ManageEngine Exchange Reporter Plus versions before 5802. Evidence is based on the NVD entry and CVE record. Defenders should verify affected deployments and review vendor guidance.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-28754 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-28754
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-28754 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28754
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Mitigation or vendor reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.manageengine.com/products/exchange-reports/advisory/CVE-2026-28754.html
0fc0942c-577d-436f-ae8e-945763c79b02 - Vendor Advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.