CVE-2025-0282
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.5, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.2, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA gateways before version 22.7R2.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Published Jan 8, 2025 · Updated Oct 1, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-0282 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v3.1) affecting Connect Secure (Ivanti), Neurons For Zero-Trust Access (Ivanti), Policy Secure (Ivanti) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 8, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.5, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.2, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA gateways before version 22.7R2.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 8, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations as set forth in the CISA instructions linked below to include conducting hunt activities, taking remediation actions if applicable, and applying updates prior to returning a device to service.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Connect SecureIvanti | 22.7-r2, 22.7-r2.1, 22.7-r2.2, 22.7-r2.3, 22.7-r2.4, >= 22.7R2 | n/a |
| Neurons For Zero-Trust AccessIvanti | 22.7-r2, 22.7-r2.2, 22.7-r2.3 | n/a |
| Policy SecureIvanti | 22.7-r1, 22.7-r1.1, 22.7-r1.2, >= 22.7R1 | n/a |
| Neurons for ZTA gateways | >= 22.7R2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 8, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 8, 2025
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 8, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 8, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 8, 2025
Last updated
Oct 1, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/cisa-mitigation-instructions-cve-2025-0282
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitMSF ivanti_connect_secure_stack_overflow_rce_cve_2025_22457.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
A stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.5, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.2, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA gateways before version 22.7R2.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Affected: Connect Secure (Ivanti) versions 22.7-r2, 22.7-r2.1, 22.7-r2.2, 22.7-r2.3, 22.7-r2.4, >= 22.7R2; Neurons For Zero-Trust Access (Ivanti) versions 22.7-r2, 22.7-r2.2, 22.7-r2.3; Policy Secure (Ivanti) versions 22.7-r1, 22.7-r1.1, 22.7-r1.2, >= 22.7R1, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 8, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jan 8, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Jan 15, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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