CVE-2023-38544 Missing authorization in Secure Access Linux
A logged-in user can modify system-wide configuration files, compromising network integrity and security on Ivanti Secure Access Linux.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38544?
CVE-2023-38544 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Linux, published on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A logged in user can modify specific files that may lead to unauthorized changes in system-wide configuration settings. This vulnerability could be exploited to compromise the integrity and security of the network on the affected system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38544?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ivanti Secure Access Client.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38544?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38544 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2023-38544 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38544 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ivanti Secure Access Linux
- CVE-2026-8992 Security feature bypass in Secure Access Client
- CVE-2023-35080 Privilege escalation in Secure Access Client
- CVE-2023-38043 Denial of service in Secure Access Client Windows
- CVE-2023-38543 Denial of service in Secure Access Client Windows
- CVE-2026-7432 Race condition in Secure Access Client
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7qxh-xwq3-9f5w.