Overview
A newly identified cybersecurity vulnerability, CVE-2025-22458, threatens the security of systems running Ivanti Endpoint Manager versions before 2024 SU1 or 2022 SU7. This vulnerability, classified as a DLL hijacking vulnerability, allows authenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to the system level, posing a significant risk to data integrity and system security.
As an integral part of many organizations’ IT infrastructure, Ivanti Endpoint Manager controls and manages various endpoints in an enterprise environment. This vulnerability not only impacts the compromised system but potentially the entire enterprise network, making it a critical issue that requires immediate attention and action.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-22458
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Ivanti Endpoint Manager | Before 2024 SU1
Ivanti Endpoint Manager | Before 2022 SU7
How the Exploit Works
The exploit works by abusing the way Ivanti Endpoint Manager handles DLL files. The software does not validate or verify the DLL files it loads during its operation. An attacker, authenticated on the targeted system, can replace a legitimate DLL file with a malicious one. The next time the software runs and calls the replaced DLL, it unknowingly executes the attacker’s malicious code, providing the attacker with escalated privileges up to the system level.
Conceptual Example Code
The following pseudocode illustrates a potential exploitation scenario:
# Attacker gains low-level authenticated access to target system
$ login -u user -p password target_system
# Attacker replaces legitimate DLL with malicious DLL
$ cp /path/to/malicious.dll /path/to/ivanti/legitimate.dll
# Ivanti Endpoint Manager unknowingly runs malicious DLL
# Attacker's code is executed with system level privilegesMitigation Recommendations
Users of Ivanti Endpoint Manager should immediately apply the vendor patch to fix this vulnerability. For those unable to apply the patch immediately, temporary mitigation measures would include the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to monitor and block suspicious activities. However, these measures are only temporary and do not rectify the vulnerability. Applying the vendor’s patch is strongly recommended as soon as possible to ensure the system’s security.