How severe is CVE-2025-6996?

CVE-2025-6996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-6996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-6996?

CVE-2025-6996 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6996?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-6996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20503.

When was CVE-2025-6996 published?

CVE-2025-6996 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6996

CVE-2025-6996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-257.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20503
Weakness: CWE-257
Affected product: Ivanti Endpoint Manager
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper use of encryption in the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1 allows a local authenticated attacker to decrypt other users’ passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6996?: Improper use of encryption in the agent of Ivanti Endpoint Manager before version 2024 SU3 and 2022 SU8 Security Update 1 allows a local authenticated attacker to decrypt other users’ passwords.
How severe is CVE-2025-6996?: CVE-2025-6996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-6996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-6996?: CVE-2025-6996 primarily affects Ivanti Endpoint Manager. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6996?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-6996 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6996 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20503.
When was CVE-2025-6996 published?: CVE-2025-6996 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-July-2025-for-Ivanti-EPM-2024-SU2-and-EPM-2022-SU8

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2022:su8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2024:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2024:su1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:endpoint_manager:2024:su2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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