CVE-2022-36983

Name: CVE-2022-36983
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-29T19:15:12.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36983 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 4.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the SetSettings class. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-15919.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.69%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Avalanche	>= 6.3.3.101, < 6.3.4

References

https://download.wavelink.com/Files/avalanche_v6.3.4_release_notes.txtRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-788/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://download.wavelink.com/Files/avalanche_v6.3.4_release_notes.txtRelease Notes
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-788/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36983?

How severe is CVE-2022-36983?

CVE-2022-36983 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36983?

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