Overview
The cybersecurity world is no stranger to vulnerabilities, and in this instance, the spotlight shines on Ivanti Workspace Control. A hardcoded key in Ivanti Workspace Control before version 10.19.0.0 allows a local authenticated attacker to decrypt stored SQL credentials. This vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2025-22455, affects a broad spectrum of systems that use this software, with the potential for system compromise or data leakage. Given the ubiquity of SQL databases in modern applications, this vulnerability could expose a wealth of sensitive data, making it a serious concern for organizations that prioritize data security.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-22455
Severity: High (8.8/10)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Ivanti Workspace Control | Before version 10.19.0.0
How the Exploit Works
The exploit takes advantage of a hardcoded key in Ivanti Workspace Control before version 10.19.0.0. This hardcoded key allows a local authenticated attacker to decrypt stored SQL credentials. Once decrypted, the attacker can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in SQL databases, leading to potential system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Consider the following
conceptual
shell command to illustrate how the vulnerability might be exploited:
# Assume the attacker has local access and low-level privileges
# The attacker discovers the hardcoded key in the Ivanti Workspace Control software
HARDCODED_KEY=$(cat /path/to/Ivanti/hardcoded/key)
# The attacker uses the key to decrypt stored SQL credentials
SQL_CREDENTIALS=$(echo $ENCRYPTED_CREDENTIALS | openssl enc -d -aes-256-cbc -K $HARDCODED_KEY)
# The attacker now has access to decrypted SQL credentials
echo $SQL_CREDENTIALSThis conceptual code is not meant to be an actual exploit, but rather to provide a basic understanding of how the vulnerability could potentially be exploited by a local authenticated attacker.
Mitigation
The best way to mitigate this vulnerability is to apply the vendor patch. Updating Ivanti Workspace Control to version 10.19.0.0 or later will resolve the issue. If the patch cannot be applied immediately, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) may serve as temporary mitigation. While these measures can help deter exploit attempts, they are not a substitute for applying the vendor patch and updating the software to a secure version.