CVE-2025-8297: Incomplete restriction of configuration in Ivanti Avalanche before version 6.4.8.8008 allows a remote authenti

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8297?

avalanche: upgrade to 6.4.8.8008. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-8297 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-8297 affect?

CVE-2025-8297 affects avalanche. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Incomplete restriction of configuration in Ivanti Avalanche before version 6.4.8.8008 allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution

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HIGH 7.2UPGRADE

CVE-2025-8297 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting avalanche. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Incomplete restriction of configuration in Ivanti Avalanche before version 6.4.8.8008 allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2025-08-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ivanti · Vendor: ivanti

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-08-12 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ivanti avalanche UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.4.8.8008

Fixed in: 6.4.8.8008

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy avalanche || rpm -q avalanche || avalanche --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.4.8.8008 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade avalanche

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade avalanche

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-8297?

avalanche: upgrade to 6.4.8.8008. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-8297 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-8297 affect?

CVE-2025-8297 affects avalanche. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Incomplete restriction of configuration in Ivanti Avalanche before version 6.4.8.8008 allows a remote authenticated attacker with admin privileges to achieve remote code execution

How urgent is CVE-2025-8297?

Priority 43/100. High severity

Software pages

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