CVE-2026-111357: Ivanti Connect Secure Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability
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.
Other sources
Ivanti Connect Secure contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that could allow a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2026-104935 and CVE-2026-118527.
— CISA
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Compensating control
Discontinue use of Ivanti Connect Secure if mitigations are unavailable.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access is required to exploit this issue?
An attacker needs local access and low privileges. Successful exploitation can escalate privileges to root.
Is exploitation occurring in the wild?
Yes. The issue was reported as exploited in the wild in October 2026.
What component is involved in the privilege escalation?
The issue involves the dsinvoked broker trusting DSCache configuration data improperly.