CVE-2025-13661CWE-22path-traversal

CVE-2025-13661

High · published December 9, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A crafty little misstep in Ivanti Endpoint Manager could let users sneak files right out of their designated directories! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a sneaky side door—guests can wander off to write messages in the guestbook anywhere, even the staff areas where they shouldn't belong. This flaw lets an attacker write files wherever they please, just by keeping that door ajar. If exploited, a remote authenticated attacker could stealthily place arbitrary files outside the intended directory. This is absolutely devastating because it could lead to data leaks, malware uploads, or even full compromise of the system! Users need to be aware that this path traversal could have serious ramifications if not addressed swiftly.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a sneaky side door—guests can wander off to write messages in the guestbook anywhere, even the staff areas where they shouldn't belong. This flaw lets an attacker write files wherever they please, just by keeping that door ajar. This path traversal vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to bypass directory restrictions and write files to arbitrary locations on the server, compromising data integrity and security.

What to do

If exploited, a remote authenticated attacker could stealthily place arbitrary files outside the intended directory. This is absolutely devastating because it could lead to data leaks, malware uploads, or even full compromise of the system! Users need to be aware that this path traversal could have serious ramifications if not addressed swiftly. Immediately upgrade Ivanti Endpoint Manager to version 2024 SU4 SR1 or later. Review your current access controls and restrict user permissions to the minimum required to prevent unauthorized file writing. Keep an eye on user interactions that could trigger this vulnerability. You’ve got this! By following these steps, you can ensure your system is secure and keep those sneaky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01365 · 71.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2025-12-09T21:17Z
Affected products (7)
ProductVersionsFixed in
ivanti/endpoint_manager< 20242024
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References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 16:01Z
    Path traversal in Ivanti Endpoint Manager prior to version 2024 SU4 SR1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files outside of the intended…
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