CVE-2025-22454: Ivanti Secure Access Client · Incorrect Permissions
Affects Ivanti Secure Access ClientSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High · fixed in 22.7 : patch Ivanti Secure Access Client soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 22.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Mar 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanti Secure Access Client | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
In the interim, administrators should audit and tighten file system and resource permissions related to the Ivanti client installation directories and executables to ensure they are not overly permissive. Employing endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts can help detect exploitation attempts early. Restrict local user access to only trusted personnel and enforce the principle of least privilege to minimize the risk of an authenticated attacker exploiting this vulnerability. Regularly review and harden local user account policies, disable unnecessary local accounts, and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) where possible to reduce the likelihood of unauthorized local access. Network segmentation can limit lateral movement if an attacker gains elevated privileges. Finally, maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from potential compromises.
Description
Insufficiently restrictive permissions in Ivanti Secure Access Client before 22.7R4 allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges.