SB2021042012 - Remote code execution in Pulse Connect Secure 



SB2021042012 - Remote code execution in Pulse Connect Secure

Published: April 20, 2021 Updated: May 4, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021042012
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22893)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process and compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to multiple issues in web interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application via license server web services.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.