CVE-2025-5494
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2025-5494 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central was impacted by an improper privilege management issue in the agent setup. This issue affects Endpoint Central: through 11.4.2500.25, through 11.4.2508.13.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central was impacted by an improper privilege management issue in the agent setup. This issue affects Endpoint Central: through 11.4.2500.25, through 11.4.2508.13.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zohocorp | Manageengine Endpoint Central | < 11.4.2500.26 |
| Zohocorp | Manageengine Endpoint Central | >= 11.4.2508.01, < 11.4.2508.14 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-5494?
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central was impacted by an improper privilege management issue in the agent setup.
This issue affects Endpoint Central: through 11.4.2500.25, through 11.4.2508.13.
How severe is CVE-2025-5494?
CVE-2025-5494 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5494?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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