CVE-2021-22893 (GCVE-0-2021-22893)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2021-04-23 16:29
Modified
2025-10-21 23:25
Severity ?
VLAI Severity ?
EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication - Generic ()
Summary
Pulse Connect Secure 9.0R3/9.1R1 and higher is vulnerable to an authentication bypass vulnerability exposed by the Windows File Share Browser and Pulse Secure Collaboration features of Pulse Connect Secure that can allow an unauthenticated user to perform remote arbitrary code execution on the Pulse Connect Secure gateway. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild.
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Impacted products
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| n/a | Pulse Connect Secure |
Version: PCS 9.0R3 or above, PCS 9.1R1 and above |
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Data from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Date added: 2021-11-03
Due date: 2022-05-03
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Used in ransomware: Known
Notes: Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22893
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