CVE-2023-35080

HIGH

Ivanti Secure Access Client < 22.6 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2023-35080. PoCs published by tijme, HopHouse.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a privilege escalation exploit for CVE-2023-35080, targeting Ivanti Pulse Secure. The exploit leverages a buffer overflow vulnerability in a vulnerable IOCTL to achieve local privilege escalation.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in the Ivanti Secure Access Windows client, which could allow a locally authenticated attacker to exploit a vulnerable configuration, potentially leading to various security risks, including the escalation of privileges, denial of service, or information disclosure.

Exploits (2)

nomisec WORKING POC 2 stars
by tijme · poc
https://github.com/tijme/ivanti-cve-2023-35080-privilege-escalation-bof

This repository contains a privilege escalation exploit for CVE-2023-35080, targeting Ivanti Pulse Secure. The exploit leverages a buffer overflow vulnerability in a vulnerable IOCTL to achieve local privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Ivanti Pulse Secure (specific version not specified in the provided code)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Vulnerable Ivanti Pulse Secure service/driver installed
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by HopHouse · poc
https://github.com/HopHouse/Ivanti-Pulse_VPN-Client_Exploit-CVE-2023-35080_Privilege-escalation

This is a privilege escalation exploit for CVE-2023-35080 targeting Ivanti Pulse VPN Client. The code interacts with kernel structures to manipulate handles and achieve elevated privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Ivanti Pulse VPN Client
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable Ivanti Pulse VPN Client installation
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0071
EPSS Percentile 49.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-276
Status published
Products (2)
ivanti/secure_access_client 22.6 r1
ivanti/secure_access_client < 22.6
Published Nov 15, 2023
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026