CVE-2025-11248 identifies a vulnerability classified as CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) in ZohoCorp's ManageEngine Endpoint Central product. Versions prior to 11.4.2528.05 improperly log sensitive agent tokens in plaintext within system logs. These tokens are used for authenticating and managing endpoint agents, and their exposure in logs can lead to unauthorized token reuse if accessed by malicious actors. The vulnerability requires an authenticated user with at least limited privileges to access the logs and involves user interaction, limiting the ease of exploitation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 3.2, reflecting low severity due to the limited attack vector (local access), low impact on confidentiality, and no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits have been reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links were provided in the source data, though the vendor has reserved the CVE and published the vulnerability details. The vulnerability's scope is confined to the confidentiality of sensitive tokens, which if compromised, could allow lateral movement or unauthorized agent control within the managed environment. This issue highlights the importance of secure logging practices and strict access controls to sensitive log data within enterprise endpoint management solutions.

For European organizations, the primary impact is the potential exposure of sensitive agent tokens that could be leveraged to impersonate or control endpoint agents managed by ManageEngine Endpoint Central. This could lead to unauthorized access to endpoints, data leakage, or lateral movement within corporate networks. While the vulnerability does not directly affect system integrity or availability, the compromise of agent tokens undermines the security posture of endpoint management, which is critical for maintaining compliance and operational security. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and government, may face increased risk if internal user privileges are not tightly controlled. The limited attack vector (authenticated user with log access) reduces the likelihood of widespread exploitation but does not eliminate insider threat risks. Given the widespread use of ManageEngine products in Europe, especially in medium to large enterprises, the vulnerability could be exploited in targeted attacks or by malicious insiders.

1. Upgrade ManageEngine Endpoint Central to version 11.4.2528.05 or later where the vulnerability is fixed. 2. Restrict access to log files strictly to trusted administrators and implement role-based access controls to minimize exposure. 3. Regularly audit logs for any unauthorized access or suspicious activity related to token exposure. 4. Implement token rotation policies to invalidate and regenerate agent tokens periodically, reducing the window of opportunity for misuse. 5. Employ encryption or secure logging mechanisms to prevent sensitive data from being stored in plaintext within logs. 6. Educate internal users about the risks of sensitive data exposure and enforce least privilege principles to limit authenticated user capabilities. 7. Monitor endpoint management activities and integrate with SIEM solutions to detect anomalous behavior potentially linked to token misuse. 8. Review and harden internal network segmentation to limit lateral movement even if tokens are compromised.