CVE-2025-4428: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile RCE Flaw

CVE-2025-4428 Overview

Remote Code Execution in the API component in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile 12.5.0.0 and prior versions on unspecified platforms allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted API requests.

Critical Impact
This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Affected Products

Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile 12.5.0.0

Discovery Timeline

Not Available - Vulnerability discovered by Not Available
Not Available - Responsible disclosure to Ivanti
Not Available - CVE CVE-2025-4428 assigned
Not Available - Ivanti releases security patch
2025-05-13 - CVE CVE-2025-4428 published to NVD
2025-10-24 - Last updated in NVD database

Technical Details for CVE-2025-4428

Vulnerability Analysis

The Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile's API component is vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) when crafted API requests are sent by authenticated users. The flaw resides in the insufficient validation of inputs passed to execution functions, which fails to properly sanitize user inputs.

Root Cause

The root cause of this vulnerability is the improper input validation in the API handling code, leading to dangerous function calls with unsanitized user-provided data.

Attack Vector

Exploitation occurs over the network, where an authenticated attacker sends crafted HTTP requests to the vulnerable API endpoints.

python

# Example exploitation code (sanitized)
import requests

url = "https://victim.example.com/api"
payload = {'cmd': 'malicious_command'}
auth_header = {'Authorization': 'Bearer valid_token'}

response = requests.post(url, headers=auth_header, json=payload)
print(response.text)

Detection Methods for CVE-2025-4428

Indicators of Compromise

Unusual API call patterns
Presence of unexpected commands execution on the server
Anomalies in server logs indicating unexpected errors or responses

Detection Strategies

Utilize Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to monitor for suspicious API request patterns. Implement logging of all API access and analyze for signs of abuse, taking note of API calls that may correspond to exploit attempts.

Monitoring Recommendations

Configure monitoring to track API endpoint access, especially focusing on users accessing critical functions. Set alerts for failed login attempts followed by successful ones, which may indicate an account has been compromised.

How to Mitigate CVE-2025-4428

Immediate Actions Required

Implement immediate access controls to restrict API access
Monitor for any anomalous behavior using established security tools
Alert all users of potential vulnerabilities in the system

Patch Information

Check the Ivanti vendor advisory for details regarding available patches and update instructions: Vendor Advisory

Workarounds

Until patches are applied, restrict access to the vulnerable API endpoints by employing network layer filtering. Additionally, enhance input validation across all API endpoints.

bash

# Example access restriction
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -s trusted_ip -j ACCEPT
iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 443 -j DROP