CVE-2023-41720 (GCVE-0-2023-41720)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-12-14 01:56 – Updated: 2024-08-02 19:01
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Summary
A vulnerability exists on all versions of Ivanti Connect Secure below 22.6R2 where an attacker with a foothold on an Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliance can escalate their privileges by exploiting a vulnerable installed application. This vulnerability allows the attacker to gain elevated execution privileges on the affected system.
Severity
7 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Assigner
hackerone CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard D 59/100 over 216 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Ivanti Connect Secure Affected: 22.6.1 , < 22.6.1 (semver)
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