CVE-2025-6996

HIGH

Published Jul 8, 2025 Modified Jul 11, 2025 CWE-257

Description

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 users’ passwords.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-257 CWE-257

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ivanti	endpoint_manager	< 2022
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All
ivanti	endpoint_manager	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-July-2025-for-Ivanti-EPM-2024-SU2-and-EPM-2022-SU8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-6996? +

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 users’ passwords. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-6996? +

CVE-2025-6996 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6996? +

CVE-2025-6996 affects products from ivanti, specifically: endpoint_manager. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-6996? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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