CVE-2025-10242 is an OS command injection vulnerability identified in the admin panel of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) versions prior to 12.6.0.2, 12.5.0.4, and 12.4.0.4. The root cause is improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78), which allows an attacker with valid administrative credentials to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands remotely. This vulnerability does not require additional user interaction beyond authentication, making it particularly dangerous in environments where admin credentials might be compromised or reused. The CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 reflects high severity, with network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), high privileges required (PR:H), no user interaction (UI:N), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, data exfiltration, disruption of endpoint management services, or lateral movement within the network. Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability's nature and impact warrant immediate attention. Ivanti has reserved the CVE and published the advisory on October 14, 2025, but patch links are not yet provided, indicating that fixes may be forthcoming or recently released. Organizations using Ivanti EPMM should verify their versions and prepare to apply updates promptly. The vulnerability affects the core management interface, which is critical for controlling mobile endpoints, making it a high-value target for attackers aiming to disrupt enterprise mobile device management or gain persistent access.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10242 can be severe due to the critical role Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile plays in managing and securing mobile endpoints. Exploitation could lead to unauthorized remote code execution on management servers, enabling attackers to manipulate device configurations, deploy malicious payloads to managed endpoints, or disrupt mobile device operations. This can compromise sensitive corporate data, violate GDPR requirements for data protection, and cause operational downtime. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure that rely heavily on mobile device management are particularly vulnerable. The high privileges required for exploitation limit the attack surface to insiders or attackers who have obtained admin credentials, but credential theft or phishing attacks remain common. The lack of user interaction needed means that once credentials are compromised, exploitation can be automated and stealthy. The vulnerability could also facilitate lateral movement within networks, increasing the risk of broader enterprise compromise. Given the increasing reliance on mobile device management in European enterprises, the threat poses a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT assets.

1. Immediately verify the version of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile in use and plan to upgrade to versions 12.6.0.2, 12.5.0.4, or 12.4.0.4 or later once patches are available. 2. Restrict access to the admin panel using network segmentation, VPNs, or IP whitelisting to limit exposure to trusted administrators only. 3. Enforce strong multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all admin accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 4. Regularly audit and monitor admin panel access logs for unusual or unauthorized activity, including failed login attempts and command execution patterns. 5. Implement strict password policies and consider rotating admin credentials frequently. 6. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous behavior on management servers and managed endpoints. 7. Educate administrators about phishing and social engineering risks to prevent credential theft. 8. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential exploitation of management interfaces. 9. If patching is delayed, consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling unnecessary admin functions or using web application firewalls (WAF) to detect and block command injection attempts. 10. Coordinate with Ivanti support for timely updates and vulnerability disclosures.