CVE-2021-22899
A command injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform remote code…
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- CVSS score
- 8.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-11-03, remediation due 2022-05-03)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-77
- Published
- 2021-05-27
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
A command injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure before 9.1R11.4 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform remote code execution via Windows Resource Profiles Feature
Affected products
- ivanti connect secure
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-05-03.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44784/?kA23Z000000boUWSAY
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-22899
FAQ
Is CVE-2021-22899 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2021-22899 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-11-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-05-03. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22899?
CVE-2021-22899 has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2021-22893 — Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
- CVE-2020-8243 — Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
- CVE-2021-22900 — Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
- CVE-2021-22894 — Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
- CVE-2020-8260 — Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
- CVE-2019-11510 — Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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