CVE-2025-5496: Arbitrary File Deletion

Published Oct 21, 2025
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central<11.4.2508.14
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central<11.4.2516.06
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central<11.4.2518.01
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central<11.4.2508.14
Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central>=11.4.2510.01<11.4.2516.06

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.4.2508.14
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.4.2516.06
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.4.2518.01

Event History

Oct 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:04 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5496?

CVE-2025-5496 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file deletion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5496?

To fix CVE-2025-5496, you should upgrade ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central to version 11.4.2508.14 or later.

3

Which versions of ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central are affected by CVE-2025-5496?

CVE-2025-5496 affects versions of ZohoCorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central prior to 11.4.2508.14, 11.4.2516.06, and 11.4.2518.01.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2025-5496?

CVE-2025-5496 is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability found in the agent setup component.

5

Can CVE-2025-5496 lead to privilege escalation?

Yes, CVE-2025-5496 can allow local privilege escalation due to the arbitrary file deletion capability.

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