CVE-2021-22900: Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Unrestricted File Upload Vulnerability

Published May 27, 2021
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Updated

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows an authenticated administrator to perform a file write via a maliciously crafted archive upload in the administrator web interface.

Other sources

A vulnerability allowed multiple unrestricted uploads in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 that could lead to an authenticated administrator to perform a file write via a maliciously crafted archive upload in the administrator web interface.

NVD

Affected Software

82 affected components
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r1.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r2.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r2.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r3.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r3.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r3.2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r3.3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r3.5
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r4
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r4.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r4.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r5.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.0-r6.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r10.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r10.2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r11.0
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r11.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r11.3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4.2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4.3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r5
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r6
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r7
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r8
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r8.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r8.2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r8.4
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r9
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r9.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r9.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure<=9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r1.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r2.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r2.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r3.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r3.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r3.3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r3.5
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r4.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r5.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.0-r6.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r10.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r10.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r11.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r11.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r11.3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4.3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r8
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r8.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r8.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r8.4
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r9
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r9.2
Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1R11.4

Event History

May 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-22900?

CVE-2021-22900 is a vulnerability that allows multiple unrestricted uploads in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4, potentially allowing an authenticated administrator to perform a file write via a maliciously crafted archive upload in the administrator web interface.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22900?

The severity of CVE-2021-22900 is high, with a severity score of 7.2.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-22900?

CVE-2021-22900 affects Pulse Connect Secure versions before 9.1R11.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-22900?

To fix CVE-2021-22900, upgrade to Pulse Connect Secure version 9.1R11.4 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-22900?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-22900 in the [CISA Emergency Directive 21-03](https://www.cisa.gov/emergency-directive-21-03) and the [Pulse Secure Security Advisories](https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44784/?kA23Z000000boUWSAY).

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