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Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-4428 is a remote code execution issue in the API component of Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile. An authenticated attacker with high privileges could execute arbitrary code. CISA lists it as known exploited, so exposed or unremediated EPMM environments should be treated as urgent.
Executive priority
High priority. Known exploitation changes this from a routine patching item to an urgent exposure-management task, especially for mobile device management infrastructure that can affect many endpoints.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-94 code injection in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile API handling. CVSS 3.1 is 7.2 with network access, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The bundle names versions 12.5.0.0 and prior, while the affected record also lists 12.5.0.1.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant to organizations running Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile with accessible API or administrative interfaces. High privileges are required, so credential compromise, weak admin controls, or broad management access materially increase risk.
Exploitation context
Active exploitation is supported by the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities listing. The provided bundle does not include exploit details, affected platforms, indicators of compromise, or a confirmed public exploit path.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports authenticated RCE with high privileges and known exploitation via CISA KEV. The source bundle has a version inconsistency between the narrative and affected record, so validate affected versions directly against Ivanti’s advisory.
Mitigation direction
- Review Ivanti’s advisory for fixed versions and supported remediation guidance.
- Prioritize remediation because CISA lists this CVE as known exploited.
- Restrict EPMM API and admin access to trusted management networks.
- Review privileged EPMM accounts and remove unnecessary access.
- Increase monitoring for unusual authenticated API activity.
Validation and detection
- Inventory all Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile deployments and versions.
- Confirm whether EPMM API or admin interfaces are internet reachable.
- Verify remediation status against Ivanti’s advisory, not assumptions.
- Review privileged account activity for unexpected API use.
- Document evidence of version, exposure, and remediation decisions.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.25.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.2HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Endpoint-Manager-Mobile-EPMMCVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-4428CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.