CVE-2017-11455: CSRF

Published Aug 29, 2017
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Updated

diag.cgi in Pulse Connect Secure 8.2R1 through 8.2R5, 8.1R1 through 8.1R10 and Pulse Policy Secure 5.3R1 through 5.3R5, 5.2R1 through 5.2R8, and 5.1R1 through 5.1R10 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests to start tcpdump, related to the lack of anti-CSRF tokens.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Ivanti Connect Secure=8.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.1r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r1.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r2.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r3.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r4.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.2r5.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r1.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r2.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r2.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r3.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r3.2
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r4.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r5.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r6.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r7.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r7.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r8.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.1r10
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r2.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r3.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r3.2
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r4.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r5.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r6.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r7.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r7.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.2r8.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r1.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r2.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r3.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r4.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r5.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r5.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r5.2
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r6.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r7.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=5.3r8.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=8.1

Event History

Aug 29, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11455?

CVE-2017-11455 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to hijack administrator authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11455?

To fix CVE-2017-11455, update your Pulse Connect Secure or Pulse Policy Secure software to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11455?

CVE-2017-11455 affects Pulse Connect Secure versions 8.1R1 to 8.2R5 and Pulse Policy Secure versions 5.1R1 to 5.3R5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11455?

CVE-2017-11455 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows attackers to hijack administrator sessions.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2017-11455?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-11455, making it essential to apply the necessary updates as soon as possible.

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