Secure Access Client
CVE-2023-41718
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Default permission hardening
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could access resources due to overly permissive default settings. |
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Alert meAnalysisAI
When a particular process flow is initiated, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected system when having control over a specific file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. When a particular process flow is initiated, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected system when having control over a specific file. Affected products include: Ivanti Secure Access Client.
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionNVD
When a particular process flow is initiated, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected system when having control over a specific file.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
Affected Products (CPE)NVD
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