CVE-2018-16261
UnknownEPSS 0.20%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Pulse Secure Pulse Desktop Client 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1, there is a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability with Dynamic Certificate Trust.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Pulse Secure Pulse Desktop Client 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1, there is a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability with Dynamic Certificate Trust.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3rx |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Secure Desktop Client | 9.0r1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16261?
In Pulse Secure Pulse Desktop Client 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1, there is a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability with Dynamic Certificate Trust.
How severe is CVE-2018-16261?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16261?
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.
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