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CVE-2023-38035

Ivanti Sentry Authentication Bypass

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 100.0%
  1. Published21 Aug 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV22 Aug 2023
  3. Remediation due12 Sept 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Ivanti Sentry, formerly known as MobileIron Sentry, contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls on the administrative interface due to an insufficiently restrictive Apache HTTPD configuration.

Added to KEV: 22 Aug 2023Federal remediation due: 12 Sept 2023Used in ransomware

Description

A security vulnerability in MICS Admin Portal in Ivanti MobileIron Sentry versions 9.18.0 and below, which may allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls on the administrative interface due to an insufficiently restrictive Apache HTTPD configuration.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Ivanti Mobileiron Sentry≤ 9.18.0

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-38035 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-38035 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 22 Aug 2023. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2023-38035?

CVE-2023-38035 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-38035?

Affected products include Ivanti Mobileiron Sentry.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38035?

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

How Secuno handles this

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