CVE-2019-11539
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 98.62%
Last modified
CVE-2019-11539 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1 and Pulse Policy Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.2, 5.4RX before 5.4R7.1, 5.3RX before 5.3R12.1, 5.2RX before 5.2R12.1, and 5.1RX before 5.1R15.1, the admin web interface allows an authenticated attacker to inject and execute commands.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1 and Pulse Policy Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.2, 5.4RX before 5.4R7.1, 5.3RX before 5.3R12.1, 5.2RX before 5.2R12.1, and 5.1RX before 5.1R15.1, the admin web interface allows an authenticated attacker to inject and execute commands.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanti | Connect Secure | 8.1 | — |
| Ivanti | Connect Secure | 8.2 | — |
| Ivanti | Connect Secure | 8.3 | — |
| Ivanti | Connect Secure | 9.0 | R1 |
| Ivanti | Policy Secure | 9.0 | R1 |
| 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 | 5.1r8.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r9.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r9.1 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r10.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r11.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r11.1 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r12.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r12.1 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r13.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.1r14.0 | — |
| 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 | 5.2r9.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.2r9.1 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.2r10.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.2r11.0 | — |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Policy Secure | 5.2rx | — |
| 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 | — |
Showing 50 of 71 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154376/Pulse-Secure-8.1R15.1-8.2-8.3-9.0-SSL-VPN-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155277/Pulse-Secure-VPN-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162092/Pulse-Secure-VPN-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108073Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://i.blackhat.com/USA-19/Wednesday/us-19-Tsai-Infiltrating-Corporate-Intranet-Like-NSA.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927237Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154376/Pulse-Secure-8.1R15.1-8.2-8.3-9.0-SSL-VPN-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155277/Pulse-Secure-VPN-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162092/Pulse-Secure-VPN-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108073Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://i.blackhat.com/USA-19/Wednesday/us-19-Tsai-Infiltrating-Corporate-Intranet-Like-NSA.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927237Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-11539US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11539?
In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1 and Pulse Policy Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.2, 5.4RX before 5.4R7.1, 5.3RX before 5.3R12.1, 5.2RX before 5.2R12.1, and 5.1RX before 5.1R15.1, the admin web interface allows an authenticated attacker to inject and execute commands.
How severe is CVE-2019-11539?
CVE-2019-11539 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 98.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11539?
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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