CVE-2025-5494: Privilege Escalation

Published Sep 25, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central<=11.4.2508.13
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central<11.4.2500.26
ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central>=11.4.2508.01<11.4.2508.14

Event History

Sep 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5494?

CVE-2025-5494 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How does CVE-2025-5494 affect ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central?

CVE-2025-5494 affects the agent setup in ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central, allowing for improper privilege management.

3

Which versions of ManageEngine Endpoint Central are affected by CVE-2025-5494?

CVE-2025-5494 impacts ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions up to and including 11.4.2508.13.

4

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2025-5494?

To mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-5494, users should update to the latest version of ManageEngine Endpoint Central that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-5494?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2025-5494 is available with updates to ManageEngine Endpoint Central beyond version 11.4.2508.13.

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