CVE-2018-6374 json
The GUI component (aka PulseUI) in Pulse Secure Desktop Linux clients before PULSE5.2R9.2 and 5.3.x before PULSE5.3R4.2 does not perform st…
published 8y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2018-18131
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.6%
- EPSS 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 49%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The GUI component (aka PulseUI) in Pulse Secure Desktop Linux clients before PULSE5.2R9.2 and 5.3.x before PULSE5.3R4.2 does not perform strict SSL Certificate Validation. This can lead to the manipulation of the Pulse Connection set.
Patch / fix
- pulsesecure desktop_linux_client 5.2r9.2, 5.3r4.2
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0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation
References
-
kb.pulsesecure.net
/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA43620
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/102908
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-6374
- NVD CVE-2018-6374
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