Vulnerability identifier: #VU27030
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure)
Server applications /
Remote access servers, VPN
Vendor: Ivanti
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing file uploads within Network File Share (NFS) feature of Pulse Connect Secure. A remote authenticated user can can send a specially crafted HTTP request and upload dangerous files to arbitrary locations on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure): 8.1R1.0 - 9.0R3.2
External links
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/?atype=sa
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101/
http://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.