CVE-2023-38543: ivanti secure_access_client
CVSS: 8.8v3.0HighModified
Published 14-11-2023Last modified 07-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-38543 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in ivanti secure_access_client. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.37%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-11-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability exists on all versions of the Ivanti Secure Access Client below 22.6R1.1, which could allow a locally authenticated attacker to exploit a vulnerable configuration, potentially leading to a denial of service (DoS) condition on the user machine.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.37%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
30%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.37% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.37%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ivanti2 products
- secure_access_client< 22.6 | 22.6:r1
- secure access client windows≥ 22.6R1.1, < 22.6R1.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
2 links- forums.ivanti.com/s/…Vendor Advisory