How severe is CVE-2025-5496?

CVE-2025-5496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-5496 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5496?

CVE-2025-5496 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Endpoint Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5496?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-5496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35163.

When was CVE-2025-5496 published?

CVE-2025-5496 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5496

CVE-2025-5496 is a low-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Endpoint Central with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-35163
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Endpoint Central
Published: 2025-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions earlier than 11.4.2508.14, 11.4.2516.06, and 11.4.2518.01 are affected by an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the agent setup component.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5496?: ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions earlier than 11.4.2508.14, 11.4.2516.06, and 11.4.2518.01 are affected by an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the agent setup component.
How severe is CVE-2025-5496?: CVE-2025-5496 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-5496 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5496?: CVE-2025-5496 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Endpoint Central. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5496?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-5496 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5496 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-35163.
When was CVE-2025-5496 published?: CVE-2025-5496 was published on 2025-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/kb/arbitrary-file-deletion-allows-local-privilege-escalation.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_endpoint_central:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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