How severe is CVE-2023-41718?

CVE-2023-41718 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-2023-41718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41718?

CVE-2023-41718 primarily affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-41718?

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-2023-41718 published?

CVE-2023-41718 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41718

CVE-2023-41718 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ivanti Secure Access Client
Published: 2023-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When a particular process flow is initiated, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected system when having control over a specific file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41718?: When a particular process flow is initiated, an attacker may be able to gain unauthorized elevated privileges on the affected system when having control over a specific file.
How severe is CVE-2023-41718?: CVE-2023-41718 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-2023-41718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41718?: CVE-2023-41718 primarily affects Ivanti Secure Access Client. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-41718?: 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-2023-41718 published?: CVE-2023-41718 was published on 2023-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-fixes-included-in-the-latest-Ivanti-Secure-Access-Client-Release

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.2:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.3:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.3:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ivanti:secure_access_client:22.3:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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