Advisory Details

October 7th, 2025

(0Day) Ivanti Endpoint Manager OnSaveToDB Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-25-935
ZDI-CAN-26834

CVE ID
CVSS SCORE 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS Ivanti
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Endpoint Manager
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ivanti Endpoint Manager. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. Alternatively, no user interaction is required if the attacker has administrative credentials to the application.

The specific flaw exists within the implementation of the OnSaveToDB method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

06/03/25 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
06/04/25 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
07/24/25 – the vendor communicated that the issue would be patched in September 2025
07/29/25 - the vendor requested an extension until March 2026
09/26/25 - ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish case as a  0-day advisory

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the product.


DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2025-06-03 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2025-10-07 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2025-10-07 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT 06fe5fd2bc53027c4a3b7e395af0b850e7b8a044
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