{"id":59494,"date":"2025-07-19T16:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T16:01:08","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-09-27T01:10:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T07:10:35","slug":"cve-2025-6995-local-authenticated-attacker-can-decrypt-user-passwords-in-ivanti-endpoint-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-6995-local-authenticated-attacker-can-decrypt-user-passwords-in-ivanti-endpoint-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2025-6995: Local Authenticated Attacker Can Decrypt User Passwords in Ivanti Endpoint Manager<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE-2025-6995 is a serious security vulnerability discovered within the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager. This vulnerability is of particular concern to organizations utilizing Ivanti Endpoint Manager versions prior to 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1. The flaw opens the door<\/a> for a local authenticated attacker to improperly use the encryption mechanism, thus decrypting other users’ passwords. This could potentially lead to system compromise or data leakage, jeopardizing the security of critical<\/a> company data and systems.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2025-6995
\nSeverity: High (8.4 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: Low
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a> or data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

Ivanti Endpoint Manager | before 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security<\/a> Update 1<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit takes advantage of an improper use of encryption within the agent of Ivanti Endpoint<\/a> Manager. A local authenticated attacker can misuse this encryption mechanism<\/a> to decrypt other users’ passwords. This could potentially provide the attacker with unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems, leading to serious consequences including data leakage and system compromise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although no specific exploit code is available, an attacker would typically initiate a request<\/a> to the Ivanti Endpoint Manager agent after authenticating locally. The agent, due to the flaw in encryption usage, could then return decrypted passwords. A conceptual example may look something like this:<\/p>\n

$ curl -u attacker:password -X POST http:\/\/localhost:8080\/Ivanti\/Agent\/decrypt<\/code><\/pre>\n
This command represents a local authenticated attacker making a request to the vulnerable<\/a> Ivanti Endpoint Manager agent endpoint that handles decryption.<\/p>\n
Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n
The most effective mitigation strategy for this vulnerability<\/a> is to apply the vendor’s provided patch. Ivanti has released updated versions of the Endpoint Manager software that address this vulnerability<\/a>. Organizations should immediately upgrade to Ivanti Endpoint Manager version 2024 SU3 or 2022 SU8 Security<\/a> Update 1 or later.
\nIn cases where immediate patching is not feasible, a temporary mitigation can be achieved by using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS). These systems can monitor and block potentially<\/a> malicious activity, providing some level of protection against this exploit.
\nHowever, it’s important to remember that these are temporary solutions and may not completely protect against all potential exploits of this vulnerability<\/a>. The best course of action is to patch the affected software as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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