CVE-2025-5468

Name: CVE-2025-5468
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-12T15:15:31.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-5468 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of symbolic links in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.8 or 22.8R2, Ivanti Policy Secure before 22.7R1.5, Ivanti ZTA Gateway before 22.8R2.3-723 and Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access before 22.8R1.4 (Fix deployed on 02-Aug-2025) allows a local authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on disk.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper handling of symbolic links in Ivanti Connect Secure before version 22.7R2.8 or 22.8R2, Ivanti Policy Secure before 22.7R1.5, Ivanti ZTA Gateway before 22.8R2.3-723 and Ivanti Neurons for Secure Access before 22.8R1.4 (Fix deployed on 02-Aug-2025) allows a local authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files on disk.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-61

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
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	R2.2
Ivanti	Neurons For Secure Access	< 22.8	—
Ivanti	Neurons For Secure Access	22.8	R1

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/August-Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Policy-Secure-ZTA-Gateways-Multiple-CVEs?language=en_USVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5468?

How severe is CVE-2025-5468?

CVE-2025-5468 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5468?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST