Ivanti has confirmed a serious vulnerability (CVE-2025-0282) in its Connect Secure VPN appliances, which has been exploited in Japan since late 2024. Cybersecurity researchers have identified a variant of the SPAWN malware family, named “SPAWNCHIMERA”, which uses the flaw and deploys a self-contained fix to keep other threats out. The malware has evolved from previous versions, providing persistent access, movement, traffic interception, and stealthier operations.

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