Ivanti Connect Secure 22.8R2.4 mishandles the manner in which the dsinvoked broker trusts DSCache configuration data, leading to privilege…
Affects Ivanti Connect Secure 22.8R2.4 (Build 19097) appliances, where an attacker who already has code execution as the cgi-server user can escalate to root. The checked facts name no fixed release.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
- Exploitation: active
- Automatable: no
- Technical impact: total
Summary
Ivanti Connect Secure, a VPN gateway product, contains a flaw in how its dsinvoked broker trusts DSCache configuration data. An attacker who can run code on the affected system could use this flaw to gain root-level privileges.
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Ivanti Connect Secure 22.8R2.4 mishandles the manner in which the dsinvoked broker trusts DSCache configuration data, leading to privilege escalation to root, as exploited in the wild in October 2026.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- Posted on X by cve.now
- CISA SSVC assessment
Exploitation: active · Automatable: no · Technical impact: total
- Record last updated
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
Affected versions
- Ivanti Connect Secure
22.8R2.4
References 2
Questions about CVE-2026-111357
What does this mean?
The dsinvoked broker trusts DSCache configuration data without enough checking. An attacker who already runs code as the cgi-server user can use this to execute commands as root.Source: volexity.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The reported affected build is Ivanti Connect Secure 22.8R2.4 (Build 19097). To check a system, compare its version and build number against that build. The attack also requires existing code execution as the cgi-server user, which the preceding exploit chain provides.Source: volexity.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts do not name a fixed version or upgrade target. Consult Ivanti's advisory for the remediated release.Source: volexity.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-10-30, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts do not list a workaround. No mitigation is given beyond the advisory itself.Source: volexity.com