CVE-2018-15865

Name: CVE-2018-15865
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-06T23:29:00.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r1.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r1.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r2.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r3.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r3.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r3.2
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r4.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r5.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r5.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r6.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r7.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r8.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r9.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r9.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1r10.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.1rx
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r1.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r2
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r3
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r4
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r4.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r4.2
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r5
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	5.3r5.2

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877Vendor Advisory
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15865?

The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2018-15865?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15865 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15865?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-15865?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST