CVE-2023-34298

Name: CVE-2023-34298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:30.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34298 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pulse Secure Client SetupService Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Pulse Secure Client. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pulse Secure Client SetupService Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Pulse Secure Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within SetupService. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the service. Was ZDI-CAN-17687.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ivanti	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	< 9.1	—
Ivanti	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	9.1	R15
Ivanti	Pulse Secure Installer Service	9.1	R18.23345
Ivanti	Pulse Secure Installer Service	22.4.1439	—
Ivanti	Secure Access Client	22.2	R1
Ivanti	Secure Access Client	22.3	R1

References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-858/Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-858/Third Party Advisory
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-34298-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-local-privilege-escalation?language=en_USVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34298?

How severe is CVE-2023-34298?

Severity scoring for CVE-2023-34298 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34298?

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