CVE-2025-10986 is a path traversal vulnerability classified under CWE-22 found 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. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker who has authenticated with administrative privileges to manipulate file paths improperly, enabling them to write data to arbitrary locations on the disk outside the intended restricted directories. The flaw arises from insufficient validation or sanitization of pathname inputs within the admin interface, which can be exploited to escape the designated file system boundaries. The vulnerability does not require user interaction but does require high-level privileges (admin access), limiting the attack surface to insiders or compromised admin accounts. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.7 (medium severity), reflecting low to moderate impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and no user interaction needed. No public exploits or active exploitation in the wild have been reported yet. The vulnerability could be leveraged to modify configuration files, implant malicious scripts, or disrupt service availability by overwriting critical files, potentially leading to further compromise or denial of service. The issue was reserved on 2025-09-25 and published on 2025-10-14, with no patch links currently provided, indicating a need for vigilance and prompt vendor updates.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a moderate risk primarily to the integrity and availability of systems managed via Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. Unauthorized file writes could lead to configuration tampering, deployment of malicious payloads, or service disruptions impacting endpoint management operations. Confidentiality impact is limited but possible if sensitive files are overwritten or replaced. The requirement for admin authentication reduces the likelihood of external attackers exploiting this flaw directly; however, insider threats or compromised admin credentials could enable exploitation. Organizations relying heavily on Ivanti EPMM for mobile device management, especially in sectors like finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, may face operational disruptions or compliance issues if exploited. The absence of known exploits suggests a window for proactive mitigation. Failure to address this vulnerability could result in unauthorized changes to endpoint configurations, potentially cascading into broader network compromise or data loss.

1. Apply vendor-provided patches immediately once available for Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile versions prior to 12.6.0.2, 12.5.0.4, and 12.4.0.4. 2. Restrict admin panel access strictly to trusted personnel and enforce multi-factor authentication to reduce risk of credential compromise. 3. Implement robust monitoring and alerting on file system changes within the EPMM server environment, focusing on unexpected writes outside normal directories. 4. Conduct regular audits of admin account activities and review logs for suspicious behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 5. Employ network segmentation to isolate management interfaces from general user networks, limiting exposure. 6. Use application whitelisting or file integrity monitoring tools to detect unauthorized file modifications. 7. Educate administrators on the risks of credential sharing and phishing attacks that could lead to admin account compromise. 8. Prepare incident response plans specific to endpoint management system compromise scenarios. These targeted steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access control, monitoring, and rapid patch deployment tailored to the nature of this path traversal vulnerability.