Vulnerability identifier: #VU27041
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Pulse Connect Secure
Server applications /
Remote access servers, VPN
Pulse Policy Secure
Server applications /
Remote access servers, VPN
Vendor: Pulse Secure
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the admin web interface in Pulse Connect Secure and Pulse Policy Secure. A remote authenticated user can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary system commands on the appliance.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Pulse Connect Secure: 8.1R1.0 - 9.0R3.2
Pulse Policy Secure: 5.1R1.0 - 9.0R3.1
External links
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/?atype=sa
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101/
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927237
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.