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CVE-2023-46805

Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure Authentication Bypass

8.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 100.0%
  1. Published12 Jan 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Jan 2024
  3. Remediation due22 Jan 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS, formerly known as Pulse Connect Secure) and Ivanti Policy Secure gateways contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web component that allows an attacker to access restricted resources by bypassing control checks. This vulnerability can be leveraged in conjunction with CVE-2024-21887, a command injection vulnerability.

Added to KEV: 10 Jan 2024Federal remediation due: 22 Jan 2024Used in ransomware

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, 22.x and Ivanti Policy Secure allows a remote attacker to access restricted resources by bypassing control checks.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Ivanti Connect Secure22.1 · 22.2 · 22.3 · 22.4
Ivanti Policy Secure22.1 · 22.2 · 22.3 · 22.4

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-2023-46805 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-46805 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Jan 2024. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2023-46805?

CVE-2023-46805 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 100.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-46805?

Affected products include Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46805?

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.