CVE-2025-0282
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…
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- CVSS score
- 9.0 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-01-08, remediation due 2025-01-15)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-121, CWE-787
- Published
- 2025-01-08
- Last modified
- 2026-08-04
- NVD status
- Analyzed
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.
Affected products
- ivanti connect secure
- ivanti neurons for zero-trust access
- ivanti policy secure
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
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. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-01-15.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
References
- https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Policy-Secure-ZTA-Gateways-CVE-2025-0282-CVE-2025-0283
- https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/ivanti-connect-secure-vpn-zero-day
- https://www.cisa.gov/cisa-mitigation-instructions-cve-2025-0282
- https://github.com/sfewer-r7/CVE-2025-0282
- https://labs.watchtowr.com/exploitation-walkthrough-and-techniques-ivanti-connect-secure-rce-cve-2025-0282/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-0282
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2025-0282
FAQ
Is CVE-2025-0282 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2025-0282 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-01-08, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-01-15. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-0282?
CVE-2025-0282 has a CVSS base score of 9.0 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2025-22457 — Ivanti Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and
- CVE-2026-10520 — Ivanti Sentry
- CVE-2026-6973 — Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM)
- CVE-2026-1340 — Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM)
- CVE-2026-1603 — Ivanti Endpoint Manager (EPM)
- CVE-2026-1281 — Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM)
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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