CVE-2025-11248 identifies a vulnerability in ZohoCorp's ManageEngine Endpoint Central product, specifically versions prior to 11.4.2528.05. The issue is categorized under CWE-532, which involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files. In this case, the sensitive information is the agent token used by Endpoint Central agents for authentication and communication with the management server. The vulnerability arises because the application logs this token in plaintext within its log files. An authenticated user with at least low privileges (PR:L) and the ability to interact with the system (UI:R) can access these logs and extract the sensitive token. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.2, reflecting a low severity primarily due to the requirement for authentication, user interaction, and the limited impact confined to confidentiality. The vulnerability does not affect integrity or availability, and no known exploits have been reported in the wild. The scope is considered changed (S:C) because the compromise of the token could potentially allow access beyond the initially authenticated user, but only within the confines of the Endpoint Central environment. This vulnerability could facilitate lateral movement or privilege escalation if the token is reused or grants elevated access. However, the risk is mitigated by the need for authenticated access to logs and the absence of direct remote exploitation vectors. The lack of a patch link suggests that a fix is either pending or not publicly disclosed at the time of this report.

For European organizations, the primary impact is the potential exposure of sensitive agent tokens that could be leveraged to impersonate or manipulate Endpoint Central agents. This could lead to unauthorized access to managed endpoints or the management server, increasing the risk of lateral movement within corporate networks. While the vulnerability does not directly compromise system integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach could facilitate further attacks if tokens are reused or if attackers combine this with other vulnerabilities. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, may face compliance risks if sensitive information is leaked. The impact is mitigated by the need for authenticated access and user interaction, but insider threats or compromised accounts could exploit this vulnerability. Given the widespread use of ManageEngine products in Europe for endpoint management, the vulnerability could affect a broad range of enterprises, particularly those with less restrictive log access controls or delayed patch management processes.

European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately review and restrict access permissions to Endpoint Central log files to ensure only highly trusted administrators can view them. 2) Monitor and audit log access to detect any unauthorized or unusual activity promptly. 3) Enforce strong authentication and session management policies to reduce the risk of compromised credentials being used to access logs. 4) Apply the vendor patch or upgrade to ManageEngine Endpoint Central version 11.4.2528.05 or later as soon as it becomes available to eliminate the logging of sensitive tokens. 5) Consider implementing token rotation or invalidation mechanisms if supported by the product to limit the window of exposure. 6) Educate administrators about the risks of sensitive information in logs and the importance of secure log management. 7) Use endpoint security solutions to detect anomalous behavior that could indicate misuse of exposed tokens. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on access controls, monitoring, and proactive patch management tailored to the specific nature of this vulnerability.