CVE-2024-22024
HighExploitedPublic exploitAn XML external entity or XXE vulnerability in the SAML component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, 22.x), Ivanti Policy Secure (9.x, 22.x) and ZTA gateways which allows an attacker to access certain restricted resources without authentication.
Published Feb 13, 2024 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-22024 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.3 v3.1) affecting Connect Secure (Ivanti), Policy Secure (Ivanti), Zero Trust Access Gateway (Ivanti) and 2 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Feb 6, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including ICS 22.1R6.1, ICS 22.2R4.1, ICS 22.3R1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.3
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
95%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An XML external entity or XXE vulnerability in the SAML component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, 22.x), Ivanti Policy Secure (9.x, 22.x) and ZTA gateways which allows an attacker to access certain restricted resources without authentication.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Feb 6, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Feb 10, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
11 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Connect SecureIvanti | 22.4-r2.2, 22.5-r1.1, 22.5-r2.2, 9.1-r14.4, 9.1-r17.2, 9.1-r18.3 | n/a |
| Policy SecureIvanti | 22.5-r1.1 | n/a |
| Zero Trust Access GatewayIvanti | 22.6-r1.3 | n/a |
| ICS | >= 9.1R15.3, >= 9.1R14.5 | 9.1R15.3 |
| IPS | >= 9.1R18.4 | 9.1R18.4 |
Patched Releases
ICS
22.1R6.1, 22.2R4.1, 22.3R1.1, 22.4R1.1, 22.4R2.3, 22.5R1.2, 22.5R2.3, 22.6R1.1, 22.6R2.2, 9.1R14.5, 9.1R15.3, 9.1R17.3, 9.1R18.4
IPS
22.5R1.2, 9.1R17.3, 9.1R18.4
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Feb 6, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Feb 10, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Feb 13, 2024
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
- advisoryhttps://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2024-22024-XXE-for-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-and-Ivanti-Policy-Secure?language=en_US
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An XML external entity or XXE vulnerability in the SAML component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, 22.x), Ivanti Policy Secure (9.x, 22.x) and ZTA gateways which allows an attacker to access certain restricted resources without authentication.
Affected: Connect Secure (Ivanti) versions 22.4-r2.2, 22.5-r1.1, 22.5-r2.2, 9.1-r14.4, 9.1-r17.2, 9.1-r18.3; Policy Secure (Ivanti) versions 22.5-r1.1; Zero Trust Access Gateway (Ivanti) versions 22.6-r1.3, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Feb 6, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including ICS 22.1R6.1, ICS 22.2R4.1, ICS 22.3R1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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