Horizon Alert
Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters
A server-side request forgery vulnerability has been identified in the SAML component of Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA. This flaw allows an attacker to access restricted resources that would typically require authentication. The vulnerability is present in various versions of the affected Ivanti products. Exploitation of this issue can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially impact the confidentiality and integrity of data within an organization.
- Vulnerable Ivanti products: Connect Secure, Policy Secure, Neurons for ZTA.
- Core weakness: Server-side request forgery in SAML component.
- Main business impact: Unauthorized access to restricted resources.
Attack Path
How an attacker could exploit the issue
A server-side request forgery vulnerability exists in the SAML component of Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure products. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authentication and access restricted resources. The attack targets systems that are externally exposed, enabling an attacker to initiate requests to internal resources.
- External network exposure required.
- Attacker accesses SAML component.
- Attacker triggers request, gains access.
Live Threat
Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context
This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to restricted resources, posing a significant risk to organizational data and systems. The exploitation is facilitated through a server-side request forgery in the SAML component, potentially impacting Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, and Ivanti Neurons for Zero Trust Access. Organizations using these products should consider this a high-priority issue.
- Attacker skill level: Low
- Required access or conditions: None
- Business risk or urgency: High
Priority actions
Operational Fix
Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps
A server-side request forgery vulnerability has been identified in Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, and Ivanti Neurons for ZTA. This vulnerability could allow an unauthorized attacker to access restricted resources. Addressing this requires a focused approach to identify and secure affected systems.
- Find all Ivanti appliances.
- Isolate affected systems or reduce exposure.
- Apply vendor fixes and validate.
- Monitor for related activity.
