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Path Traversal Arbitrary File Write in Ivanti Endpoint Manager

IdentifiersCVE-2025-13661CWE-22· Improper Limitation of a Pathname…

CVE-2025-13661 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM) affecting versions prior to 2024 SU4 SR1. The flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to write arbitrary files outside the intended directory by leveraging path traversal. Available reporting indicates that exploitation requires user interaction, specifically via import of an untrusted configuration file. The issue can result in attacker-controlled file placement beyond the expected filesystem location, which may enable follow-on compromise depending on where files can be written.

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Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to write arbitrary files outside the intended directory on the EPM server. This can compromise file integrity and may enable further impact such as application manipulation, configuration tampering, persistence, or code execution depending on the writable path and how the written files are later processed by the system.

Mitigation

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Until patching is completed, reduce exposure by preventing EPM from being internet-facing and restricting access to trusted administrative users only. Avoid importing untrusted configuration files or other untrusted content into EPM workflows, since available reporting indicates user interaction through import of an untrusted configuration file is required for exploitation. Monitor for unexpected file creation outside normal EPM directories where feasible.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Ivanti Endpoint Manager to version 2024 SU4 SR1 or later. Ivanti released 2024 SU4 SR1 to remediate CVE-2025-13661 along with the other disclosed EPM vulnerabilities. Applying the vendor-supplied patch is the primary recommended remediation.
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