CVE-2025-5466
CyberVault Technical Summary
Analyst SynthesisTechnical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-5466 impacting ivanti connect_secure. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).
Original NVD Description
Source: NIST NVD📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown
🎯 Affected Versions Matrix
| Affected Product | ivanti / connect_secure |
| Affected Versions | * |
| Weakness Enumeration | CWE-776 |
Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe
Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-5466 impacting ivanti connect_secure.
id: cve-2025-5466
info:
name: ivanti connect_secure - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
author: cybervault-security-intel
severity: medium
description: |
Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-5466 affecting ivanti connect_secure.
Evaluation: XEE in Ivanti Connect Secure before 22.7R2.8 or 22.8R2, Ivanti Policy Secure before 22.7R1.5, Ivanti ZTA Gateway before 22.8R2.3-723 and Ivanti Neuron...
reference:
- https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-5466
classification:
cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cvss-score: 4.9
cve-id: CVE-2025-5466
cwe-id: CWE-776
tags: cve,cve-2025-5466,ivanti,connect_secure,medium
http:
- method: GET
path:
- "{BaseURL}/"
- "{BaseURL}/api/"
matchers-condition: and
matchers:
- type: status
status:
- 200
- type: word
words:
- "connect_secure"
part: body
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-5466
# Target: ivanti connect_secure | CVSS: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only
import requests
import sys
def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-5466 (ivanti connect_secure)...")
headers = {
"User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
"Accept": "*/*"
}
try:
r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
if r.status_code < 500:
print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ivanti connect_secure scope (*).")
return True
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
return False
if __name__ == '__main__':
url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
verify_vulnerability(url)
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-5466
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install connect_secure 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade connect_secure 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update connect_secure
# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i connect_secure 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i connect_secure
# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."
🛡️ Remediation & Security Action
- Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
- Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
- Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
🔗 Verified Technical References
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide
How do I fix CVE-2025-5466 in ivanti connect_secure?
Review vendor-specific security notices and update ivanti connect_secure packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.
Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-5466?
No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.
What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-5466?
CVE-2025-5466 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.