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ID:11911 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure) and Ivanti Policy Secure (formerly Pulse Policy Secure) - CVE-2023-46805
ID:11911 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure) and Ivanti Policy Secure (formerly Pulse Policy Secure) - CVE-2023-46805
Published: August 30, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85286
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46805
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure)
Ivanti Policy Secure (formerly Pulse Policy Secure)
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure)
Ivanti Policy Secure (formerly Pulse Policy Secure)
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.