Vulnerability identifier: #VU52875
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Pulse Connect Secure
Server applications /
Remote access servers, VPN
Vendor: Pulse Secure
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system via Windows File Resource Profiles.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Pulse Connect Secure: 9.0R1 - 9.1R11.3
External links
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44784/p?pubstatus=o
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.