New problem: Downloading patch-scan-data.json.gz failed with error code : 404
Patching has gone well this past couple of years. Today I find anything pushed brings up this error: Downloading patch-scan-data.json.gz failed with error code : 404 Has anyone else encountered this? Seem to have occurred for no reason I can see. Agents
Remediation for Compromised eMudhra CA Certificates
Certain eMudhra intermediate Certificate Authority (CA) certificates have been compromised, potentially posing a security risk to systems and applications that continue to trust them. Administrators are advised to identify affected endpoints and apply
Stay Ahead of Vulnerabilities: Detect, Track, and Remediate on the Go with Our Mobile App
Now you can track and remediate vulnerabilities on the go using the Endpoint Central mobile app. Monitor vulnerabilities across Windows, macOS, and Linux devices, quickly identify critical security risks, and access detailed vulnerability information
Endpoint Central’s device intelligence just reached your ITSM ticket
Hello everyone! If you’ve used Endpoint Central’s DEX capabilities, you already know how much faster root cause analysis gets when device data is right there in front of you. The challenge has always been that in front of you usually means a separate
CVE-2026-111497: Not applicable to ManageEngine Endpoint Central
Hello everyone, Following a review of the reported vulnerability associated with the Brotli decoder, we confirm that CVE-2026-111497 is not applicable to Endpoint Central, as the product neither uses nor bundles the Node.js or .NET components associated
Critical Security Alert: Google Brotli Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (CVE-2026-111497)
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Google Brotli decoder, affecting multiple versions of the Brotli compression library across all platforms. Tracked as CVE-2026-111497, this vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v4.0
OSD – Trigger/force patching as final post-deployment step
Hi everyone, We are currently implementing the Endpoint Central OSD module for our Windows staging process. As part of our post-deployment phase, we install the Endpoint Central UEMS Agent as one of the final steps using the new Software Package integration
Uninstall orphan agent
Hi team, I have a client where i want to uninstall the ec agent but when i try it from uninstall on control panel it gives me the OTP page.I get it from the portal and put it there but it says incorrect OTP. Worth mentioning that the agent is missing
October .Net out of band update
Are these patches available for Endpoint central yet? .NET October 2026 Out-of-Band Security Updates - .NET Blog
UEMS Agent Health Checker launches a console host in the interactive user session every 20 minutes (Windows 11 25H2)
Hello, We use **ManageEngine Endpoint Central Cloud**. On Windows 11 25H2 clients, users see a console window flash briefly about every 20 minutes. Process monitoring captured this chain: `UEMSAgentHealthChecker.exe` → `UEMSAgentHcHelper.exe` → `UEMSAgentHcComHelper.exe`
A Tier 1 (N1) user role that does not require direct contact with the servers, implemented dynamically (without manual intervention) at the central endpoint.
I need a user with the N1 role to see only workstations, not servers. Furthermore, the process of creating new workstations needs to be automatic and dynamic—I don't want to have to manually add each workstation or server to different groups; I simply
Windows Security Alert: Two Critical PHP RCE Vulnerabilities (PHP2Shell) Rated CVSS 9.2
Important Update: Endpoint Central and the Secure Gateway Server are not affected by these CVEs. The vulnerabilities only impact the PHP runtime. Because our products do not use or bundle PHP as part of our product stack, they are completely secure against
Linux Security Alert: Two Critical PHP RCE Vulnerabilities (PHP2Shell) Rated CVSS 9.2
Important Update: Endpoint Central and the Secure Gateway Server are not affected by these CVEs. The vulnerabilities only impact the PHP runtime. Because our products do not use or bundle PHP as part of our product stack, they are completely secure against
Security Alert: Critical Oracle Java SE Vulnerability (CVE-2026-91403)
Oracle has released an out-of-band security alert addressing a critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-91403, affecting Oracle Java SE, Oracle GraalVM for JDK, and Oracle GraalVM Enterprise Edition. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 severity score
Microsoft Publisher Retirement: End of Support in October 2026
Hello everyone ! Microsoft has announced the retirement of Microsoft Publisher in October 2026. Users could continue using Publisher with its existing functionality until October 1, 2026. Microsoft 365 subscribers will no longer be able to access Publisher
Using MDM with OpenLDAP
Hi. Is it possible to use Endpoint Central on-premise with OpenLDAP as an MDM Enrollment Directory Service? If so...how? I've read it was possible on pages like this one: https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/help/pack/livehelp/DesktopCentral_Server/help/mobile_device_management/mdm_configuration_profiles.html
Will DesktopCentral supports ACME/Let's Encrypt?
Hi there! Do you have a plan to support Let's Encrypt certificate (through automatic renew) for DesktopCentral? Thanks Sylvain
Edge - Endpoint Central console not working
After updating to 11.5.2632.11 today we can no longer log on to the admin console from Edge, just get the three cycling dots after authentication. We have a workaround that is to use a different browser. It would be nice for it to work in Edge though,
UEMS Agent Health Checker – console window flashing in user session every 20 minutes (Windows 11)
Hi all, For a few days now, users on our Windows 11 clients have been seeing a console window that pops up and closes immediately, several times a day. Only workstations are affected; we have not seen it on servers. Environment Product: ManageEngine Endpoint
Patch Tuesday Updates: October 2026
Good day, everyone! Here's a list of the updates released in this month's Patch Tuesday. New OS Security Updates: 45676 - 2026-10 Servicing Stack Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB5126649) 45677 - 2026-10 Servicing Stack Update
EndpointCentral Cloud - ManageEngine Agent Not Digitally Signed
When I recently downloaded the Manage Engine agent and tried installing it, I'm getting a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen error. I noticed the installation executable is not digitally signed.
Windows 11 26H2 Feature - Release Information
Good day, everyone! As an initiative we have supported the Enablement Package for Upgrading the systems from Windows 11 Version 24H2/25H2 to Windows 11 Version 26H2. The corresponding Windows 11 26H2 operating system (OS) patches will be released separately
Deploy and enforce macOS updates via DDM with Endpoint Central
Endpoint Central now supports Apple's Declarative Device Management (DDM) for macOS OS updates, on MDM-enrolled devices running macOS 14 (Sonoma) and later, from build 11.5.2632.03. About DDM DDM is Apple’s newer way of managing Macs. Instead of the server
Feature Pack Management Enhancements Starting with Build 11.5.2627.01
Hello everyone! We’re making Feature Pack upgrades easier to manage. Starting with build 11.5.2627.01, Feature Packs will have their own dedicated Feature Pack view, along with separate Test & Approval and Automated Patch Deployment (APD) options. What’s
Option to auto-close apps that require update AND/OR notify users to save work then quit apps that require updates
I think this shouldn't be too hard to do. Better than seeing "Patch update delayed since application is used by another process" errors https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/patch-update-delayed-since-application-is-used-by-another-process.html?dci&did=45-1224-2016-05-11-20-21-27-2695 it should be alot like the "Notification Message before Reboot*" but instead "Notification Message before closing vulnerable applications* This would apply for apps such as office 365. which require
Upgrade Problem from build number 10.0.283 to 10.1.2119.10
Just started at a new company managing around 50 endpoints, and I've inherited some pretty outdated software. One of them is ManageEngine Desktop Central, currently sitting on build 10.0.283. I’m trying to bring it up to the latest version, and according
User Interaction for “Manage On-Going Process” Pre-Deployment Activity
Hello everyone, Endpoint Central already provides the “Manage On-Going Process” option as a Pre-Deployment Activity for Software Deployment packages. This is useful for checking whether a specific application/process is currently running before starting
Software Packages can now be integrated with OS Deployment - SWEET!
A big shout out to the Manage Engine development team for integrating Software Deployment packages with OS deployment! No longer will we need separate application deployments, and the updates can be managed through patching! Cool feature, thanks for adding
WMIC utility got deprecated from August Patch, 2026.
Hi Team, As per the Microsoft, the WMIC utility has been removed and it no longer available as FoD. Please let us know if there is any impact on any modules in endpoint central? Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) removal from Windows
Endpoint Central server information update following patching
The situation is we have a set of devices that we patch every other month, the devices are used for a specific purpose so not on or even in our hands than often. We like to turn these around quickly, so patch and power off. We keep seeing it whereby the
Repository file from local computer Software Deploymento
Good morning, I would appreciate some assistance in locating a file contained within a software deployment package. I created a software deployment package and uploaded an installation file by selecting "From Local Computer." I need to access the file,
Patch Release: Google Chrome 154.0.8037.57/58 for Windows and macOS
Hello everyone! Google has released Chrome version 154.0.8037.57/58 for Windows and macOS. This release includes 108 security fixes, including multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting ANGLE, GPU, ServiceWorker, Fullscreen, WebGL, WindowDialog, and
Microsoft Office Click-To-Run Install Options
We're looking to see if there are additional options or workarounds to Office Click-To-Run Install Options. Between the three current options of Closing Forcefully, Do not install while in Use, or Prompting the user to skip we're running into situations
Update for Microsoft Excel 2016 (KB5002665) 64-Bit Edition ID Patch
Good morning. Today I tried to download the "Update for Microsoft Excel 2016 (KB5002665) 64-Bit Edition" patch (patch ID 113957). I am encountering a firewall error; an error occurs when I try to load the .exe file. I should note that the firewall is
Excel Copy/Paste Issues Reported After September 2026 Microsoft Office Updates
Hello everyone ! We are currently observing reports of issues affecting Microsoft Excel 2016, 2019, 2021, and other Office releases following the September 2026 Microsoft Office updates. Users have reported that common Excel functions such as copy and
Enhanced Linux CVE Detection
We are enhancing vulnerability detection for Linux endpoints to provide visibility into CVEs even when a corresponding security patch is not yet available. What’s changing? With this enhancement, Endpoint Central will detect unpatched Linux CVEs based
Can I deploy an application to a group of computers based on version of a software package?
Hello, I see that EC can inventory software and it has Global Protect in its catalog (cool!). We have several users with older versions of Global Protect, and I can find which ones by using the Inventory function. However, I can't seem to group the ones
Patch Release: Google Chrome 153.0.8010.47/48 for Windows and macOS
Google has released Chrome version 153.0.8010.47/48 for Windows and macOS. This release includes 42 security fixes, including multiple critical vulnerabilities affecting WebGL, Internals, and Workers. Applying this update is strongly recommended to protect
Microsoft Office 2021 - End of Support
Microsoft Office 2021 will reach end of support on October 13, 2026. Microsoft has confirmed that there will be no extension and no Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Office 2021. Office 2021 applications may continue to function after the end-of-support
Google Chrome Enterprise Installer - MSI installer used to work in OS Deployment but now requires a full path
Ah, the fun never stops. OS Deployment allows you to create application deployments as part of a template, and I had the Google Chrome Enterprise installer working until about 1-2 weeks ago. Now the installer fails with a 1619 code because it can't run
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