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CVE-2023-41720

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.70%

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CVE-2023-41720 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability exists on all versions of Ivanti Connect Secure below 22.6R2 where an attacker with a foothold on an Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliance can escalate their privileges by exploiting a vulnerable installed application. This vulnerability allows the attacker to gain elevated execution privileges on the affected system.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists on all versions of Ivanti Connect Secure below 22.6R2 where an attacker with a foothold on an Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliance can escalate their privileges by exploiting a vulnerable installed application. This vulnerability allows the attacker to gain elevated execution privileges on the affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.70%

48.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
IvantiConnect Secure22.1R1
IvantiConnect Secure22.2—
IvantiConnect Secure22.3R1
IvantiConnect Secure22.4R1
IvantiConnect Secure22.5R1.1
IvantiConnect Secure22.6—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-41720?
A vulnerability exists on all versions of Ivanti Connect Secure below 22.6R2 where an attacker with a foothold on an Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) appliance can escalate their privileges by exploiting a vulnerable installed application. This vulnerability allows the attacker to gain elevated execution privileges on the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2023-41720?
CVE-2023-41720 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41720?
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