What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-11508?

CVE-2019-11508 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 15.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-11508?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-11508. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 15.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-11508?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-11508. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Pulse Connect Secure CVE-2019-11508

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2019-05-08 cve@mitre.org

RCE Path Traversal Ivanti Connect Secure Pulse Connect Secure Pulsesecure

7.2

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-22 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V5 - File Handling Path canonicalization, traversal prevention MITRE ATT&CK 2 techniques across 2 tactics: Discovery, Collection The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A remote attacker could access files and directories outside the intended path by sending crafted requests to the affected application.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.

Patch available 15.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) before 8.1R15.1, 8.2 before 8.2R12.1, 8.3 before 8.3R7.1, and 9.0 before 9.0R3.4, an authenticated attacker (via the admin web interface) can exploit. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.

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This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) before 8.1R15.1, 8.2 before 8.2R12.1, 8.3 before 8.3R7.1, and 9.0 before 9.0R3.4, an authenticated attacker (via the admin web interface) can exploit Directory Traversal to execute arbitrary code on the appliance. Affected products include: Ivanti Connect Secure, Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure. Version information: before 8.1.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.2 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionNVD

In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure (PCS) before 8.1R15.1, 8.2 before 8.2R12.1, 8.3 before 8.3R7.1, and 9.0 before 9.0R3.4, an authenticated attacker (via the admin web interface) can exploit Directory Traversal to execute arbitrary code on the appliance.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

15.0%

Top 4% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 15.0%

Patch available Yes

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +15

CVSS: +36

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Path Traversal HIGH

Path traversal exploits occur when applications use user-controlled input to construct file system paths without proper validation.

Remote Code Execution CRITICAL

Remote Code Execution represents the critical moment when an attacker successfully runs arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r19.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r21.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:7.1:r22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

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PATCH https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101/ ADVISORY https://kb.pulsesecure.net/?atype=sa REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108073 REF https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010 REF https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927237

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