QID 731165

Date Published: 2024-02-19

QID 731165: Ivanti Connect Secure Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Ivanti Connect Secure provides a seamless, cost-effective, SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users from any web-enabled device to corporate resources.

CVE-2023-41720: A vulnerability exists on the 22x branch of Ivanti Connect Secure below 22.6R2 where an attacker can escalate their privileges by exploiting a vulnerable installed application. This vulnerability allows the attacker to gain elevated execution privileges on the affected system.

Affected Versions:
Ivanti Connect Secure 22.x

Patched Versions:
Ivanti Connect Secure 22.5R2.3
Ivanti Connect Secure 22.6R2.2

QID Detection Logic: This QID checks for the installed version of Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) by sending a GET request to the '/dana-cached/sc/PulseSecureInstallerService.exe' endpoint.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a low-privileged user to escalate privileges, leading to data loss and system compromise.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to upgrade their Ivanti Connect Secure instances to the latest version. For more information, please refer to the Ivanti Security Advisory.

Vendor References

Ivanti Security Advisory - forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-patch-release-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-22-6R2-and-22-6R2-1?language=en_US

CVEs related to QID 731165

CVE-2023-41720 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
000089503			forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-patch-release-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-22-6R2-and-22-6R2-1?language=en_US

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