Zoho ManageEngine - Improper Access Control (CVE-2022-36923)

CVE-2022-36923 is a vulnerability in several Zoho ManageEngine products that allows unauthenticated attackers to obtain users' API keys, potentially granting unauthorized access to external APIs. This flaw could be exploited to compromise sensitive data or perform actions on behalf of legitimate users, increasing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized system interactions.

CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 7th of January 2026.

CrowdSec network observations suggest that most exploitation of CVE-2022-36923 involves focused reconnaissance to identify viable targets. Attackers typically tailor their campaigns based on system exposure and configuration. It is unlikely that a given attack is accidental. In addition, according to the CrowdSec network, attack volume against CVE-2022-36923 has dipped slightly compared to the previous week. Although still commonly targeted, the decline suggests a cooling-off period. Long-term relevance remains, but attention is waning.

Attackers exploit unauthenticated POST requests to the /RestAPI/getAPIKey endpoint with the operation=getUserAPIKey parameter to bypass authentication and retrieve user API keys.