CVE-2025-22457
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitA stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.6, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.4, and Ivanti ZTA Gateways before version 22.8R2.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Published Apr 14, 2025 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as TR-25-0086
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2025-22457 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Connect Secure (Ivanti), Policy Secure (Ivanti), Zero Trust Access Gateway (Ivanti) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 3, 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.
- Fixed versions are available, including Connect Secure 22.7, Policy Secure 22.7, Zero Trust Access Gateway 22.8.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/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 22.7R2.6, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.4, and Ivanti ZTA Gateways before version 22.8R2.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 3, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 4, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations as set forth in the CISA instructions linked below.
Affected Products
26 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Connect SecureIvanti | 22.7, 22.7-r1, 22.7-r1.1, 22.7-r1.2, 22.7-r1.3, 22.7-r1.4, 22.7-r1.5, 22.7-r2 | 22.7 |
| Policy SecureIvanti | 22.7, 22.7-r1, 22.7-r1.1, 22.7-r1.2, 22.7-r1.3 | 22.7 |
| Zero Trust Access GatewayIvanti | 22.8, 22.8-r2.1 | 22.8 |
| Neurons for ZTA gateways | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Connect Secure
22.7
Policy Secure
22.7
Zero Trust Access Gateway
22.8
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 3, 2025
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 4, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 4, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 4, 2025
Publicly disclosed
Apr 14, 2025
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow
- CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22457
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A stack-based buffer overflow in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.6, Ivanti Policy Secure before version 22.7R1.4, and Ivanti ZTA Gateways before version 22.8R2.2 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to achieve remote code execution.
Affected: Connect Secure (Ivanti) versions 22.7, 22.7-r1, 22.7-r1.1, 22.7-r1.2, 22.7-r1.3, 22.7-r1.4, 22.7-r1.5, 22.7-r2; Policy Secure (Ivanti) versions 22.7, 22.7-r1, 22.7-r1.1, 22.7-r1.2, 22.7-r1.3; Zero Trust Access Gateway (Ivanti) versions 22.8, 22.8-r2.1, 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 Apr 3, 2025 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Apr 4, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 11, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Connect Secure 22.7, Policy Secure 22.7, Zero Trust Access Gateway 22.8.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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