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
- Low
- Medium
- High
- 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.