HIGH CVSS 8.4
Published: 2025-07-08

CVE-2025-6996

ivanti endpoint_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2025-6996)
โ†— Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-6996 impacting ivanti endpoint_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.4 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Improper use of encryption in the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1 allows a local authenticated attacker to decrypt other usersโ€™ passwords.

๐Ÿ“Š CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ivanti / endpoint_manager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-257

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-6996 impacting ivanti endpoint_manager.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-6996.yaml
id: cve-2025-6996

info:
  name: ivanti endpoint_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-6996 affecting ivanti endpoint_manager.
    Evaluation: Improper use of encryption in the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1 allows a local authenticated...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-6996
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 8.4
    cve-id: CVE-2025-6996
    cwe-id: CWE-257
  tags: cve,cve-2025-6996,ivanti,endpoint_manager,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "endpoint_manager"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-6996.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-6996
# Target: ivanti endpoint_manager | CVSS: 8.4 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-6996 (ivanti endpoint_manager)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ivanti endpoint_manager scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-6996.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-6996
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install endpoint_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade endpoint_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update endpoint_manager

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i endpoint_manager 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i endpoint_manager

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-6996 in ivanti endpoint_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ivanti endpoint_manager packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-6996?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-6996?

CVE-2025-6996 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.4 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.4
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-6996
Weakness CWE-257
Vendor ivanti
Product endpoint_manager
Published 2025-07-08
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N