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CVE-2021-22899

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Command Injection

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 22.9%
  1. Published27 May 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains a command injection vulnerability that allows remote authenticated users to perform remote code execution via Windows File Resource Profiles.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

A command injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution via Windows Resource Profiles Feature

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ivanti Connect Secure9.0 · 9.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-22899 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-22899 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2021-22899?

CVE-2021-22899 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 22.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-22899?

Affected products include Ivanti Connect Secure.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22899?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.