CVE-2026-111357

Description

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.

Overview

State: PUBLISHED
Assigner (CNA): mitre
CVSS severity: HIGH
CVSS score: 7.0 / 10
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Effective score: 7.0 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
CWE(s): CWE-829
Reserved: 2026-10-15
Published: 2026-10-15 20:56 UTC
Last updated: 2026-10-16 03:57 UTC
Source: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/111xxx/CVE-2026-111357.json
Linked Threat: CVE-2026-111357 — Ivanti Connect Secure: Ivanti Connect Secure Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability

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NVD published: 2026-10-15 21:17:13 UTC
NVD last modified: 2026-10-16 04:18:29 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1: 7.0 / 10 HIGH source: cve@mitre.org
NVD CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability subscore: 1.0 / 10
Impact subscore: 5.9 / 10

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EUVD ID: EUVD-2026-102437
Assigner: mitre
Published: Oct 15, 2026, 8:56:58 PM
Updated: Oct 16, 2026, 3:57:18 AM
EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1): 7.0 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EUVD-reported EPSS: 0.0000
Vendors: Ivanti
Products: Connect Secure (22.8R2.4)
Aliases: GHSA-fhw5-mpvj-x89m

ENISA description: 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.

EUVD references (2)

Affected products (1)

Vendor	Product	Versions	Platforms
Ivanti	Connect Secure	`22.8R2.4` (affected)	—

Vendor references (2)

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MITRE references (2) cveawg.mitre.org

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Web references (0)

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NVD-tagged references (2)

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Indicators (4)

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Type	Value	VirusTotal	Attached
cwe	`CWE-306`	no local data	2026-10-30 18:43 UTC
cwe	`CWE-862`	no local data	2026-10-30 18:43 UTC
cve	`CVE-2026-111357`	no local data	2026-10-30 18:17 UTC
cwe	`CWE-345`	no local data	2026-10-30 18:43 UTC

Remediations (11)

Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.

CISA Required Action

CISA KEV (via KEVin)

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. Due date: 2026-11-02

2026-10-30 18:17 UTC
Fortinet and Ivanti March 2026 CVEs: What Network Security Engineers ...

web:firstpasslab.com

Fortinet patches 22 vulnerabilities including FortiOS auth bypass CVE - 2026 -22153 and heap overflow CVE -2025-25249. Ivanti fixes EPM auth bypass. Here's your prioritized patching guide.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
CVE-2026-111357 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Ivanti Connect ...

web:securityvulnerability.io

Explore the privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Ivanti Connect Secure, CVE-2026-111357 , and its impact on cybersecurity practices.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
ArcGIS Server Security 2026 Update 3 Patch - Esri Support

web:support.esri.com

This patch deals specifically with the issues listed below under Issues addressed with this patch . As part of the patch installation, the ArcGIS Server service is stopped and restarted. The restart may take several minutes depending on the number of services published on the ArcGIS Server site. This patch can be uninstalled as outlined in the Uninstalling this patch on Windows and Uninstalling ...

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
Ivanti Connect Secure Zero-Day: 3 Flaws Chain to Root [2026]

web:tech-insider.org

CVE - 2026 -104935 lets attackers chain 3 Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days for root access. Citrix NetScaler CVE - 2026 -88779 adds a second front.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
October 2026 KB5127648 KB5126653 Windows 11 Patch | 3 Zero-Day ...

web:www.anoopcnair.com

2026 October KB5127648 KB5126653 Windows 11 Patch and 3 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities and 1411 Flaws The October Patch Tuesday update helps keep Windows systems secure and reliable. It fixes security issues and bugs, improves system performance and stability, introduces new features, and keeps Windows and Microsoft software up to date.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
CISA Urges Patching Newly Exploited Vulnerability in Ivanti Connect ...

web:www.cisa.gov

CISA is aware of Ivanti's disclosure of a newly exploited vulnerability, CVE - 2026 -104935, affecting Ivanti Connect Secure versions 25.1.1.1 and prior, 25.1.2.2 and prior, and 22.8R2.4 and prior. CISA is aware of cyber threat actors exploiting this zero-day authentication bypass vulnerability, which allows remote, unauthenticated execution of arbitrary commands, to conduct credential theft ...

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
DSA-2026-353: Security Update for Cloud Disaster Recovery ...

web:www.dell.com

Cloud Disaster Recovery remediation is available for multiple security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
CVE-2026-111357: Connect Secure Vulnerability (CVSS 7)

web:www.strix.ai

How severe is CVE-2026-111357 ? CVE-2026-111357 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). How do I fix CVE-2026-111357 ? Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
Hackers chain three Ivanti zero-days - one still has no fix

web:cybernews.com

01 Attackers chained three Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days to gain root-level control of fully patched devices. 02 CISA urges organizations to patch and run network and memory forensics for signs of exploitation. 03 Ivanti has fixed CVE - 2026 -104935, but a related privilege escalation flaw still has no patch . 04 Researchers warn attacks could spread from targeted intrusions to broader exploitation.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC
CVE-2026-111357: October 2026 Privilege Escalation - Analysis & Fix ...

web:www.thehackerwire.com

To protect against CVE-2026-111357 , you should: (1) Apply the latest security patches from the vendor, (2) Check official security advisories for specific remediation steps, (3) Update affected software to the latest version, and (4) Monitor your systems for any signs of exploitation.

2026-10-16 10:57 UTC

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