How severe is CVE-2021-22908?

CVE-2021-22908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22908?

CVE-2021-22908 primarily affects Ivanti Connect Secure. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-22908 published?

CVE-2021-22908 was published on 2021-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22908

CVE-2021-22908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 69% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 69% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Ivanti Connect Secure
Published: 2021-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22908?: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Windows File Resource Profiles in 9.X allows a remote authenticated user with privileges to browse SMB shares to execute arbitrary code as the root user. As of version 9.1R3, this permission is not enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2021-22908?: CVE-2021-22908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 69% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22908?: CVE-2021-22908 primarily affects Ivanti Connect Secure. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-22908 published?: CVE-2021-22908 was published on 2021-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.0:r6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:connect_secure:9.1:r11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_connect_secure:9.0rx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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