CVE-2021-22933

Name: CVE-2021-22933
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-16T19:15:13.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-22933 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R12 could allow an authenticated administrator to perform an arbitrary file delete via a maliciously crafted web request.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R12 could allow an authenticated administrator to perform an arbitrary file delete via a maliciously crafted web request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Connect Secure	9.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Connect Secure	< 9.1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22933?

A vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R12 could allow an authenticated administrator to perform an arbitrary file delete via a maliciously crafted web request.

How severe is CVE-2021-22933?

CVE-2021-22933 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22933?

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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Source: NVD / NIST