CVE-2021-22899KEV · OVERDUECWE-77

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Command Injection Vulnerability

High · published May 27, 2021

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 97.7th percentile for exploit probability.

1635
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
23%
Percentile
97.7
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty remote attacker can execute code just by exploiting a feature in Pulse Connect Secure! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery person who can drop off packages directly into your living room — if they know the right code, they can access your most private spaces without you even being home! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system with the same privileges as the authenticated user, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system takeover. Imagine the chaos of an intruder taking control of your digital life without a sound!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a sneaky delivery person who can drop off packages directly into your living room — if they know the right code, they can access your most private spaces without you even being home! This command injection vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands through the Windows Resource Profiles Feature, creating a gateway for exploitation.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system with the same privileges as the authenticated user, potentially leading to data breaches or complete system takeover. Imagine the chaos of an intruder taking control of your digital life without a sound! Immediately upgrade to version 9.1R11.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review user access and permissions, and ensure that only trusted individuals have authenticated access to the system. You've got this! Secure your system today and become the hero of your network! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.22915 · 97.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-77 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
Published
2021-05-27T11:15Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 3
    kev
  • 27 MAY 11:15Z
    A command injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution via…
    cvelistv5