#VU52369 Improper Authentication in Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure) - CVE-2021-22893
Published: April 20, 2021 / Updated: May 5, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU52369
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22893
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure)
Ivanti Connect Secure (formerly Pulse Connect Secure)
Software vendor:
Ivanti
Ivanti
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process and compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to multiple issues in web interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application via license server web services.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.