CVE-2025-22463 is a high-severity vulnerability identified in Ivanti Workspace Control, a product used for managing user environments and sessions in enterprise settings. The vulnerability stems from the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key (CWE-321) within the software versions prior to 10.19.10.0. This hard-coded key is embedded in the application code and is used to encrypt sensitive data, specifically the stored environment passwords. Because the key is static and known, a local attacker with authenticated access to the system can leverage this key to decrypt the stored passwords, thereby gaining unauthorized access to sensitive credentials. The vulnerability requires local authentication but no user interaction beyond that, and the attack complexity is low, as the attacker only needs to extract and use the hard-coded key to decrypt the data. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 reflects the high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with limited impact on availability. The scope is unchanged, meaning the vulnerability affects only the component where the key is used. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, but the presence of a hard-coded key is a critical security flaw that can be exploited by insiders or attackers who have gained local access. The lack of patch links suggests that a fix may not yet be publicly available or that users must upgrade to version 10.19.10.0 or later to remediate the issue.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially in sectors relying heavily on Ivanti Workspace Control for environment and session management, such as finance, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure. The compromise of stored environment passwords can lead to lateral movement within networks, privilege escalation, and unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. Given that the attacker must have local authenticated access, the threat is particularly relevant in environments where endpoint security is weak or where insider threats exist. The confidentiality and integrity of user sessions and environment configurations are at risk, potentially leading to data breaches, disruption of business processes, and regulatory non-compliance under GDPR and other data protection laws. The limited impact on availability reduces the likelihood of denial-of-service scenarios but does not diminish the severity of credential compromise and subsequent attacks.

Organizations should prioritize upgrading Ivanti Workspace Control to version 10.19.10.0 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed. Until a patch is applied, implement strict access controls to limit local authenticated access to trusted users only. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for suspicious activities indicative of credential extraction or decryption attempts. Conduct regular audits of user privileges and session activities to detect anomalies. Additionally, consider encrypting sensitive data at rest using external mechanisms rather than relying solely on application-level encryption. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for local logins to reduce the risk of unauthorized access. Finally, maintain comprehensive logging and alerting to quickly identify and respond to potential exploitation attempts.