CISA has released an analysis detailing malware used in attacks exploiting vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), specifically an authentication bypass and a code injection issue. The vulnerabilities, already being exploited by a China-nexus espionage group, allow for arbitrary code execution and data exfiltration. CISA recommends immediate patching of affected systems and treating mobile device management solutions as high-value assets.
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A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-22457) in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances is being actively exploited by a suspected China-nexus threat actor, UNC5221, leading to remote code execution and the deployment of various malware families. Organizations are urged to upgrade their systems immediately to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.
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