CVE-2021-22894

CISA description

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Collaboration Suite contains a buffer overflow vulnerabilities that allows a remote authenticated users to execute code as the root user via maliciously crafted meeting room.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes & references

• Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22894

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2021-22894
• CVE.org · CVE-2021-22894
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)