Addressing Ivanti Endpoint Manager Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Endpoint Security

With regulatory fines now reaching into the tens of millions and global breach-related damages exceeding $10 billion in recent years, enterprises can no longer afford lax vulnerability management. In April 2025, Ivanti disclosed several high-severity vulnerabilities in its Endpoint Manager product—a widely adopted solution for controlling corporate endpoints. These flaws expose organizations to remote code execution, privilege escalation, and unauthorized administrative access. When endpoint security solutions become the point of failure, the financial, legal, and reputational consequences can be devastating.

CVE-2025-22466: Reflected XSS Leading to Privilege Escalation

This vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute malicious scripts in the browser of an unsuspecting user, exploiting a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw. A successful attack requires user interaction—typically via a crafted URL sent through phishing or social engineering. If triggered, the attacker can gain admin-level access to the system, severely compromising the integrity of the management interface. This affects all Ivanti Endpoint Manager versions before 2024 SU1 and 2022 SU7.

CVE-2025-22458: DLL Hijacking with SYSTEM Privileges

A classic example of privilege escalation, this vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to exploit DLL loading behavior to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Once SYSTEM access is achieved, the attacker can disable security tools, alter configurations, and move laterally across networks. The flaw stems from insecure DLL handling and impacts Ivanti Endpoint Manager versions before 2024 SU1 and 2022 SU7.

CVE-2025-22461: SQL Injection to Remote Code Execution

SQL injection remains one of the most dangerous vulnerabilities in software systems, and CVE-2025-22461 is no exception. Exploiting this flaw enables a remote attacker with admin privileges to inject malicious SQL queries, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. This vulnerability could allow a full system takeover, data exfiltration, or further network compromise.

Real-World Incident: MOVEit Transfer Breach (CVE-2023-34362)

In May 2023, a critical SQL injection vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer led to one of the largest data breaches of the year. Attackers exploited this flaw to exfiltrate sensitive data from hundreds of organizations worldwide, including Amazon and CPS Energy. The breach impacted government agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers. Estimated financial damages from the MOVEit attack exceeded $10 billion globally, with severe regulatory scrutiny and class-action lawsuits filed against affected entities. This incident parallels CVE-2025-22461 and underlines the catastrophic consequences of unpatched code execution vulnerabilities in enterprise software.

Enpoint Management Security - Why Does It Matter?

Endpoint management tools operate with elevated privileges across thousands of enterprise devices. A breach in such software is equivalent to handing over the keys to your digital kingdom. As hybrid work environments expand the attack surface, even a single compromised endpoint can enable attackers to move laterally, disable defenses, and exfiltrate data en masse. Failure to secure these tools not only invites intrusions—it multiplies risk across the entire infrastructure.

Compliance and Regulatory Risks

Organizations using vulnerable endpoint software risk falling out of compliance with major cybersecurity frameworks. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), a data breach caused by negligence can lead to fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual revenue, whichever is higher. The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) imposes strict obligations on manufacturers and operators of digital products, including regular vulnerability management. Additionally, ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIS2 Directive mandate secure configuration, patching policies, and incident response capabilities. Failure to comply not only results in fines but also loss of trust, certification, and market access.

Recommendations for Metegation

• Apply Patches Immediately: Upgrade to Ivanti Endpoint Manager 2022 SU7 or 2024 SU1.

• Restrict Access Controls: Enforce the principle of least privilege and enable multi-factor authentication.

• Audit Logs Regularly: Monitor for unusual administrative behavior, lateral movement, or command injections.

• Use a Centralized Vulnerability Management System: Automate detection and prioritization of critical flaws.

• Conduct Regular Security Assessments: Periodic pen tests and red teaming exercises are crucial.

How Cytopus Can Help Your Business

Cytopus empowers organizations to stay ahead of threats through proactive vulnerability management and endpoint security hardening.

• Continuous Vulnerability Management: Cytopus proactively scans enterprise networks to detect and remediate security flaws before they can be exploited.

• Compliance Alignment & Risk Assessments: We help organizations align with global regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CRA, DORA, and NIS2, reducing legal and financial risks.

• Zero Trust Enforcement: We help enterprises implement Zero Trust Architecture by applying strict identity and access controls across all endpoints.

• Threat Intelligence and Threat Detection: Cytopus continuously scans and assesses your IT infrastructure, identifying and mitigating threats that are evolving every day.

• 24/7 Monitoring and Incident Response: We provide 24/7 security monitoring and real-time threat intelligence to detect and neutralize suspicious activity within your systems, minimizing attack impact.

• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning: Our team helps organizations develop and test robust disaster recovery plans (DRP) and business continuity strategies (BCP).