How severe is CVE-2023-38042?

CVE-2023-38042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-38042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38042?

CVE-2023-38042 affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38042?

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.

Does CVE-2023-38042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-38042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41868.

When was CVE-2023-38042 published?

CVE-2023-38042 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38042

CVE-2023-38042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-41868
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ivanti Secure Access Client
Published: 2024-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client for Windows allows a low privileged user to execute code as SYSTEM.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38042?: A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client for Windows allows a low privileged user to execute code as SYSTEM.
How severe is CVE-2023-38042?: CVE-2023-38042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-38042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38042?: CVE-2023-38042 affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38042?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-38042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-38042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41868.
When was CVE-2023-38042 published?: CVE-2023-38042 was published on 2024-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-May-2024?language=en_US

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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