Ivanti disclosed a high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2025-22460) in its **Cloud Services Application (CSA) versions 5.0.4 and earlier**, stemming from default credentials that could allow **local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges**, leading to **full system compromise**. The flaw, rated **CVSS 7.8 (High)**, impacts **confidentiality, integrity, and availability** but lacks evidence of active exploitation. While Ivanti released **version 5.0.5** as a patch, a **critical implementation flaw** prevents automatic remediation, requiring **manual reinstallation or mitigation steps**.The vulnerability poses a **serious risk** as privilege escalation often enables broader attack chains, potentially granting adversaries **unauthorized control over enterprise systems**. Ivanti’s advisory urges immediate action, including **log reviews for suspicious activity**, given its history of critical flaws in **Connect Secure, Policy Secure, and ZTA Gateway** products earlier this year. The CSA appliance, integral to Ivanti’s **Endpoint Manager**, secures internet-based communications, making its compromise a **gateway for deeper network infiltration** if left unpatched.
Source: https://cybersecuritynews.com/cloud-services-application-vulnerability/
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"id": "IVA1084610112625",
"linkid": "ivanti",
"type": "Vulnerability",
"date": "5/2025",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "3",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'IT/Enterprise Software',
'name': 'Ivanti',
'type': 'Software Vendor'}],
'attack_vector': 'Local (Authenticated)',
'customer_advisories': ['Public advisory issued; customers urged to apply '
'mitigations immediately'],
'date_publicly_disclosed': '2025-05-13',
'description': 'Ivanti has disclosed a high-severity security vulnerability '
'(CVE-2025-22460) affecting its Cloud Services Application '
'(CSA) versions 5.0.4 and earlier. The flaw, caused by default '
'credentials, allows local authenticated attackers to escalate '
'privileges, potentially leading to complete system '
'compromise. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.8 (High). '
'Ivanti released version 5.0.5 as a patch, but noted that '
'upgrading to this version does not automatically apply the '
'fix; a fresh installation or specific mitigation steps are '
'required. No active exploitation has been reported in the '
'wild prior to disclosure.',
'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Moderate (amid series of prior Ivanti '
'vulnerabilities)',
'operational_impact': 'Potential complete system compromise if '
'exploited',
'systems_affected': ['Ivanti Cloud Services Application (versions '
'≤ 5.0.4)']},
'investigation_status': 'Ongoing (no active exploitation reported; patch '
'effectiveness under scrutiny)',
'lessons_learned': 'Patch implementation flaws can undermine remediation '
'efforts; organizations must verify patch effectiveness '
'beyond standard upgrade procedures. Privilege escalation '
'vulnerabilities are critical pivot points in attack '
'chains and require urgent attention.',
'post_incident_analysis': {'corrective_actions': ['Released version 5.0.5 '
'with manual mitigation '
'steps',
'Emphasized fresh '
'installation for patch '
'effectiveness'],
'root_causes': ['Default credentials in Ivanti CSA',
'Patch implementation flaw '
'(upgrade does not auto-apply '
'fix)']},
'recommendations': ['Prioritize patching Ivanti CSA to version 5.0.5 via '
'fresh installation or manual mitigation',
'Monitor systems for signs of exploitation (e.g., unusual '
'privilege escalations)',
'Review and harden default credentials across all systems',
'Conduct post-patch validation to ensure fixes are '
'applied correctly'],
'references': [{'date_accessed': '2025-05-13',
'source': 'Ivanti Security Advisory'},
{'source': 'Digital Fortress (Mark Thompson, Cybersecurity '
'Analyst)'}],
'response': {'communication_strategy': ['Public security advisory '
'(2025-05-13)',
'Expert recommendations for '
'prioritization'],
'containment_measures': ['Patch release (version 5.0.5), though '
'requires fresh installation or manual '
'mitigation'],
'enhanced_monitoring': ['Recommended log review for exploitation '
'attempts'],
'incident_response_plan_activated': True,
'remediation_measures': ['Apply patch via fresh installation or '
'follow Ivanti’s mitigation steps',
'Review security logs for suspicious '
'activity'],
'third_party_assistance': ['Fraser Hess (Pinnacol Assurance) via '
'responsible disclosure']},
'stakeholder_advisories': ['Urgent update recommendation for Ivanti CSA '
'users'],
'title': 'Ivanti Cloud Services Application Privilege Escalation '
'Vulnerability (CVE-2025-22460)',
'type': 'Privilege Escalation Vulnerability',
'vulnerability_exploited': 'CVE-2025-22460 (Default Credentials in Ivanti '
'CSA)'}