CVE-2025-5463 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-532, which involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files within Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure products. Specifically, versions before 22.7R2.8 of Connect Secure and before 22.7R1.5 of Policy Secure are affected. The vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to access sensitive information that has been improperly logged. Since the attacker must be authenticated locally, the attack vector is limited to users who already have some level of access to the system. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity, as indicated by the CVSS vector AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N. The impact primarily affects confidentiality, as the attacker can obtain sensitive data from logs, but it does not affect integrity or availability. The CVSS score of 5.5 (medium severity) reflects this moderate risk. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigation links are provided in the data. The vulnerability highlights a common security misconfiguration where sensitive data such as credentials, tokens, or personal information is recorded in logs without adequate protection or redaction, increasing the risk of data leakage if an attacker gains access to these logs.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk to the confidentiality of sensitive information managed by Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure appliances, which are often used for secure remote access and policy enforcement in enterprise environments. Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive data through logs can lead to further compromise, including lateral movement within networks or exposure of credentials. This is particularly critical for organizations subject to strict data protection regulations such as GDPR, where leakage of personal or sensitive data can result in legal penalties and reputational damage. The requirement for local authenticated access somewhat limits the threat to insiders or users who have already breached perimeter defenses, but insider threats and compromised accounts remain a realistic concern. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the need for prompt remediation, especially in sectors handling sensitive or regulated data such as finance, healthcare, and government agencies across Europe.

European organizations should prioritize upgrading Ivanti Connect Secure to version 22.7R2.8 or later and Ivanti Policy Secure to version 22.7R1.5 or later as soon as these versions become available, as these are expected to address the vulnerability. In the interim, organizations should audit log files for sensitive information and restrict access to logs to the minimum necessary personnel using strict access controls and monitoring. Implementing log management best practices such as log redaction, encryption at rest, and secure log transmission can reduce exposure. Additionally, organizations should review and harden local user authentication policies to minimize the risk of unauthorized local access. Monitoring for unusual local access patterns and conducting regular security awareness training to mitigate insider threats will further reduce risk. Finally, organizations should engage with Ivanti support for any available patches or workarounds and stay alert for updates or exploit disclosures.