CVE-2025-22457

Name: CVE-2025-22457
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-03T16:15:35.37+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-22457 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

99.97%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 11, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Connect Secure	< 22.7
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.7
Ivanti	Policy Secure	< 22.7
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.7
Ivanti	Zero Trust Access Gateway	< 22.8
Ivanti	Zero Trust Access Gateway	22.8

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/April-Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Policy-Secure-ZTA-Gateways-CVE-2025-22457Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-22457US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-22457?

How severe is CVE-2025-22457?

CVE-2025-22457 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2025-22457?

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Source: NVD / NIST