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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-41718 · published 15 November 2023

CVE-2023-41718: Ivanti secure access client incorrect default permissions vulnerability

Ivanti · Secure Access Client

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.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.45% · top 63.2% CWE-276 · Incorrect default permissions
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.45%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-fixes-included-in-the-latest-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-Release Vendor Advisory
https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-fixes-included-in-the-latest-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-Release Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-41718), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.