#VU55618 Path traversal in Pulse Connect Secure


Published: 2021-08-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55618

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22933

CWE-ID: CWE-22

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 perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote privileges user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and delete arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pulse Connect Secure: 9.1R1 - 9.1R11.5


External links
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44858/p?pubstatus=o


Q & A

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.


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