Overview
The cybersecurity world is abuzz with the discovery of a high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2025-9872, affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager versions prior to 2024 SU3 SR1 and 2022 SU8 SR2. This flaw could potentially allow remote unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code on target systems, leading to severe consequences such as system compromise or data leakage. The gravity of the situation is further underlined by the CVSS Severity Score of 8.8, which flags it as a critical issue requiring immediate remediation.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-9872
Severity: High (CVSS: 8.8)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: Remote Code Execution, Potential system compromise, or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
Ivanti Endpoint Manager | Prior to 2024 SU3 SR1
Ivanti Endpoint Manager | Prior to 2022 SU8 SR2
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the insufficient filename validation mechanism of Ivanti Endpoint Manager. This flaw enables a remote unauthenticated attacker to craft a malicious filename that can bypass the system’s checks and validations. As a result, the attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the target system. The attack is initiated remotely over the network and does not require any privileged access, which increases the potential attack surface.
Conceptual Example Code
Given below is a conceptual example of how this vulnerability might be exploited. In this case, a malicious HTTP POST request is sent to the vulnerable endpoint with a maliciously crafted filename embedded within the request.
POST /vulnerable/endpoint HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"filename": "malicious_file.exe;cat /etc/passwd"
}This example represents an attack where the malicious file `malicious_file.exe` is executed, followed by a command (`cat /etc/passwd`) that outputs the contents of the system’s password file. This is a theoretical example and the actual exploit may vary based on the attacker’s intent and the specific system configurations.
Recommendations for Mitigation
It is recommended to apply the vendor-provided patch immediately to remediate this vulnerability. For those unable to apply the patch immediately, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. These systems can be configured to identify and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability, thereby reducing the risk of a successful attack. It’s also recommended to monitor system logs and network traffic for any unusual activities, as this could indicate an attempted or successful exploitation.
