Security features bypass in ManageEngine Applications Manager - CVE-2025-9223
Published: October 23, 2025 / Updated: November 14, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU117629
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-9223
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when creating / updating the execute program action. A remote user can bypass command blacklist and execute restricted commands via the Execute Program action.
Affected software
ManageEngine Applications Manager
How to mitigate CVE-2025-9223
Install updates from vendor's website.
ManageEngine Applications Manager - update to 17.8 17820