How severe is CVE-2025-8297?

CVE-2025-8297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-8297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8297?

CVE-2025-8297 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8297?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-8297 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-8297 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24258.

When was CVE-2025-8297 published?

CVE-2025-8297 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-8297

CVE-2025-8297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Avalanche with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-24258
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ivanti Avalanche
Published: 2025-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-8297?: 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 severe is CVE-2025-8297?: CVE-2025-8297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-8297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-8297?: CVE-2025-8297 affects Ivanti Avalanche. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-8297 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-8297 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-24258.
When was CVE-2025-8297 published?: CVE-2025-8297 was published on 2025-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Avalanche-CVE-2025-8296-CVE-2025-8297?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

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