CVE-2025-10242 is an OS command injection vulnerability identified in the admin panel of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) versions before 12.6.0.2, 12.5.0.4, and 12.4.0.4. This vulnerability stems from improper neutralization of special characters in OS command inputs (CWE-78), allowing a remote attacker who has authenticated administrative access to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands on the underlying server. The attack vector is network-based (AV:N), with low attack complexity (AC:L), but requires high privileges (PR:H) and no user interaction (UI:N). Successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of the system, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it enables remote code execution (RCE) through the administrative interface, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate device management, exfiltrate sensitive data, or disrupt services. Although no exploits are currently reported in the wild, the presence of this vulnerability in a critical endpoint management product used for mobile device control makes it a significant risk. The vulnerability was reserved in September 2025 and published in October 2025, with no patch links provided yet, indicating that organizations must monitor Ivanti advisories closely for updates. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 reflects the high impact and ease of exploitation given administrative access.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10242 can be severe, especially for those relying on Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile to manage corporate mobile devices and enforce security policies. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the management server, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive corporate data, disruption of mobile device management services, and lateral movement within the network. This could compromise the confidentiality of personal and corporate information, integrity of device configurations, and availability of endpoint management services. Sectors such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure in Europe that depend heavily on mobile device management for regulatory compliance and operational continuity are particularly at risk. Additionally, the requirement for administrative credentials means that insider threats or compromised admin accounts could be leveraged to exploit this vulnerability, increasing the risk profile. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently provides a window for proactive mitigation before active attacks emerge.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately audit and restrict administrative access to Ivanti EPMM to only trusted personnel, enforcing strong authentication mechanisms such as multi-factor authentication (MFA). 2) Monitor administrative activity logs for unusual commands or access patterns that could indicate exploitation attempts. 3) Apply Ivanti-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available; until then, consider temporary compensating controls such as network segmentation to isolate the management interface from untrusted networks. 4) Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing focused on the EPMM environment to identify potential exploitation paths. 5) Educate administrators on the risks of command injection and the importance of secure credential management. 6) Implement strict input validation and command sanitization policies if custom scripts or integrations interact with the EPMM admin panel. 7) Maintain up-to-date backups of configuration and management data to enable rapid recovery in case of compromise.