CVE-2022-27773

A privilege escalation vulnerability is identified in Ivanti EPM (LANDesk Management Suite) that allows a user to execute commands with elevated privileges

Critical · published December 5, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A privilege escalation flaw in Ivanti EPM lets users execute commands as if they’re wearing a superhero cape! Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking without any checks — perfectly fine until they decide to replace the signature dish with something absolutely disastrous! An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on the system — imagine them deleting critical data, altering configurations, or even controlling the entire environment. This is not just a prank; it’s a recipe for disaster!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a diner can sneak into the kitchen and start cooking without any checks — perfectly fine until they decide to replace the signature dish with something absolutely disastrous! This privilege escalation vulnerability allows regular users to execute commands as an administrator within the Ivanti EPM (LANDesk Management Suite), bypassing authorization checks that should keep them in the passenger seat.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially wreaking havoc on the system — imagine them deleting critical data, altering configurations, or even controlling the entire environment. This is not just a prank; it’s a recipe for disaster! To secure your systems, update Ivanti EPM to the latest patched version immediately. Also, review user permissions to ensure proper access controls are in place. Don’t wait until it’s too late — take action now! You've got this! With a few steps, you can fortify your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02755 · 86.1th percentile
Published
2022-12-05T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 DEC 00:00Z
    A privilege escalation vulnerability is identified in Ivanti EPM (LANDesk Management Suite) that allows a user to execute commands with elevated privileges
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