How severe is CVE-2018-15726?

CVE-2018-15726 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2018-15726 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15726?

CVE-2018-15726 primarily affects Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15726?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-15726 published?

CVE-2018-15726 was published on 2018-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15726

CVE-2018-15726 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client
Published: 2018-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1 has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15726?: The Pulse Secure Desktop (macOS) 5.3RX before 5.3R5 and 9.0R1 has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2018-15726?: CVE-2018-15726 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2018-15726 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15726?: CVE-2018-15726 primarily affects Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15726?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-15726 published?: CVE-2018-15726 was published on 2018-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43877

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r1:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r1.1:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r2:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r3:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r4:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r4.1:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3r4.2:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:5.3rx:*:*:*:*:mac_os_x:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop_client:9.0r1:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*

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