Incorrect default permissions in Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure) and Ivanti Policy Secure (formerly Pulse Policy Secure) - CVE-2024-39709
Published: November 14, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100477
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-39709
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Ivanti
Affected 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)
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
How to mitigate CVE-2024-39709
Install updates from vendor's website.