#VU35778 Input validation error in Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure) - CVE-2018-20813

Vulnerability identifier: #VU35778

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20813

CWE-ID: CWE-20

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 non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An input validation issue has been found with login_meeting.cgi in Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure 8.3RX before 8.3R2.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure): 8.3

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External links
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.