CVE-2026-111357: Ivanti Connect Secure Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

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HIGH 7.0EXPLOITEDUPGRADE

CVE-2026-111357 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting connect secure, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	Yes, fix due 2026-11-02
Weakness	CWE-829
Published	2026-10-15
Last modified	2026-10-30

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ivanti

Last updated 2026-10-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-15 21:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-30Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
2026-10-30 20:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified
2026-11-02Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch

ivanti connect secure UPGRADE

Affected: >= 25.1.0.0 and < 25.1.1.3 · 22.8 r2 · 22.8 r2.1 · 22.8 r2.2 · 22.8 r2.3 · 22.8 r2.4 · 22.8 r2.5

Fixed in: 25.1.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connect-secure || rpm -q connect-secure || connect-secure --version

2. UPGRADE to 25.1.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connect-secure

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connect-secure

Note

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

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison connect-secure sudo apt install connect-secure=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.8> sudo apt-mark hold connect-secure

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list connect-secure sudo dnf downgrade connect-secure-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.8> sudo dnf versionlock add connect-secure

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Advisories and coverage

Official advisories

CISA Alerts and Advisories: CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 2026-10-30
Canadian Cyber Centre: Ivanti security advisory (AV26-1035) - Update 2 2026-10-30
CISA Alerts and Advisories: CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 2026-10-29

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · CISA KEV catalog · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-111357?

connect secure: upgrade to 25.1.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-111357 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-111357 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2026-111357 affect?

CVE-2026-111357 affects connect secure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2026-111357?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)

Software pages

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References

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