Is CVE-2021-22894 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-22894 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-22894 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-22894 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-22894?

CVE-2021-22894 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-22894

Published: November 3, 2021

EPSS:25.73%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:96.1th

Official Description

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite contains a buffer overflow vulnerabilities that allows a remote authenticated users to execute code as the root user via maliciously crafted meeting room.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2021-11-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-03

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This high-severity buffer overflow in Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite allows an authenticated remote user to execute code as the root user. The vulnerability is confirmed to be exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, with an EPSS score of 0.25730 indicating a high likelihood of exploitation. This poses a critical risk to affected systems.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, and it is included in CISA's KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable, requiring prior authentication.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates for Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite. Review and strengthen authentication policies and access controls for collaboration suite users.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-22894 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-22894 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.