CVE-2019-11539

CVE-2019-11539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2021-11-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
• CVSS v2: 6.5
• EPSS exploit prediction: 99% (100th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2021-11-03)
• EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-3210
• EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2021-11-03)
• Weakness: CWE-78
• Affected product: Ivanti Connect Secure
• Published: 2019-04-26
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1 and Pulse Policy Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.2, 5.4RX before 5.4R7.1, 5.3RX before 5.3R12.1, 5.2RX before 5.2R12.1, and 5.1RX before 5.1R15.1, the admin web interface allows an authenticated attacker to inject and execute commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11539?

In Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.4, 8.3RX before 8.3R7.1, 8.2RX before 8.2R12.1, and 8.1RX before 8.1R15.1 and Pulse Policy Secure version 9.0RX before 9.0R3.2, 5.4RX before 5.4R7.1, 5.3RX before 5.3R12.1, 5.2RX before 5.2R12.1, and 5.1RX before 5.1R15.1, the admin web interface allows an authenticated attacker to inject and execute commands.

How severe is CVE-2019-11539?

CVE-2019-11539 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11539 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-11539 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2021-11-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11539?

CVE-2019-11539 primarily affects Ivanti Connect Secure. In total, 138 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11539?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2019-11539 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-11539 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-3210. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2021-11-03).

When was CVE-2019-11539 published?

CVE-2019-11539 was published on 2019-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154376/Pulse-Secure-8.1R15.1-8.2-8.3-9.0-SSL-VPN-Remote-Code-Execution.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155277/Pulse-Secure-VPN-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162092/Pulse-Secure-VPN-Arbitrary-Command-Execution.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108073
• https://devco.re/blog/2019/09/02/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-3-the-golden-Pulse-Secure-ssl-vpn-rce-chain-with-Twitter-as-case-study/
• https://i.blackhat.com/USA-19/Wednesday/us-19-Tsai-Infiltrating-Corporate-Intranet-Like-NSA.pdf
• https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101
• https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
• https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/927237
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-11539

Affected products (138)

• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.1:r9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:8.2:r6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*

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