CVE-2023-38035
Published: August 22, 2023
Official Description
Ivanti Sentry, formerly known as MobileIron Sentry, contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls on the administrative interface due to an insufficiently restrictive Apache HTTPD configuration.
CISA KEV Advisory
Ivanti Sentry Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Ivanti Sentry, formerly known as MobileIron Sentry, contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass authentication controls on the administrative interface due to an insufficiently restrictive Apache HTTPD configuration.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti Sentry (formerly MobileIron Sentry) allows an attacker to bypass authentication controls on the administrative interface. The very high EPSS score indicates a high likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms active exploitation. This makes it a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The ability to bypass authentication on the administrative interface poses a significant security risk.
Administrators should apply the latest security updates and patches for Ivanti Sentry to address this authentication bypass vulnerability. Review and harden Apache HTTPD configurations to ensure proper access controls are in place.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-38035 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-2023-38035 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.
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-38035 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1