CVE-2023-46805

Name: CVE-2023-46805
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-01-12T17:15:09.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46805 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An authentication bypass vulnerability in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, 22.x and Ivanti Policy Secure allows a remote attacker to access restricted resources by bypassing control checks.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, 22.x and Ivanti Policy Secure allows a remote attacker to access restricted resources by bypassing control checks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

99.99%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jan 22, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ivanti	Connect Secure	9.0	—
Ivanti	Connect Secure	9.1	R1
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.1	R1
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.2	—
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.3	R1
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.4	R1
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.5	R2.1
Ivanti	Connect Secure	22.6	—
Ivanti	Policy Secure	9.0	—
Ivanti	Policy Secure	9.1	R1
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.1	R1
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.2	R1
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.3	R1
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.4	R1
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.5	R1
Ivanti	Policy Secure	22.6	R1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176668/Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-46805-Authentication-Bypass-CVE-2024-21887-Command-Injection-for-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-and-Ivanti-Policy-Secure-Gateways?language=en_USVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176668/Ivanti-Connect-Secure-Unauthenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-46805-Authentication-Bypass-CVE-2024-21887-Command-Injection-for-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-and-Ivanti-Policy-Secure-Gateways?language=en_USVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-46805US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46805?

An authentication bypass vulnerability in the web component of Ivanti ICS 9.x, 22.x and Ivanti Policy Secure allows a remote attacker to access restricted resources by bypassing control checks.

How severe is CVE-2023-46805?

CVE-2023-46805 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46805?

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