Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101) - Nessus

Critical Plugin ID: 124767

This page contains detailed information about the Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101) Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 124767
Name: Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101)
Filename: pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2019-05-09
This Plugin Published: 2019-05-10
Last Modification Time: 2022-01-26
Plugin Version: 1.12
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Misc.
Dependencies: pulse_policy_secure_detect.nbin
Required KB Items [?]: installed_sw/Pulse Policy Secure

Vulnerability Information

Severity: Critical
Vulnerability Published: 2019-05-09
Patch Published: 2019-05-09
CVE [?]: CVE-2019-11509, CVE-2019-11539, CVE-2019-11540, CVE-2019-11542, CVE-2019-11543
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:pulsesecure:pulse_policy_secure

Synopsis

The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

According to its self-reported version, the version of Pulse Policy Secure running on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

- A session hijacking vulnerability exists in PPS. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, to perform actions in the user or administrator interface with the privileges of another user. (CVE-2019-11540)

- Multiple vulnerabilities found in the admin web interface of PPS (CVE-2019-11543, CVE-2019-11542, CVE-2019-11539, CVE-2019-11509)

- Multiple vulnerabilities found in Network File Share (NFS) of PPS , allows the attacker to read/write arbitrary files on the affected device. (CVE-2019-11538, CVE-2019-11508)

Refer to the vendor advisory for additional information.

Solution

Upgrade to the appropriate version referenced in the advisory.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): N/A
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101) vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/linux/http/pulse_secure_cmd_exec
[Pulse Secure VPN Arbitrary Command Execution]
Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/remote/47354.py
[EDB-47354: Pulse Secure 8.1R15.1/8.2/8.3/9.0 SSL VPN - Remote Code Execution]
Exploit-DB: exploits/multiple/remote/47700.rb
[EDB-47700: Pulse Secure VPN - Arbitrary Command Execution (Metasploit)]
GitHub: https://github.com/BraveLittleRoaster/pulsar
[CVE-2019-11539]
GitHub: https://github.com/jaychouzzk/Pulse-Secure-SSL-VPN-CVE-2019
[CVE-2019-11539]
GitHub: https://github.com/r0eXpeR/supplier
[CVE-2019-11539]
GitHub: https://github.com/gquere/PulseSecure_session_hijacking
[CVE-2019-11540]
GitHub: https://github.com/jaychouzzk/Pulse-Secure-SSL-VPN-CVE-2019
[CVE-2019-11540]
GitHub: https://github.com/jaychouzzk/Pulse-Secure-SSL-VPN-CVE-2019
[CVE-2019-11542]
GitHub: https://github.com/0xDezzy/CVE-2019-11539
[CVE-2019-11539: Exploit for the Post-Auth RCE vulnerability in Pulse Secure Connect]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2019-11540
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	7.5 (High)
Impact Subscore:	6.4
Exploitability Subscore:	10.0
CVSS Temporal Score:	6.5 (Medium)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	6.5 (Medium)

CVSS V3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	9.8 (Critical)
Impact Subscore:	5.9
Exploitability Subscore:	3.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	9.4 (Critical)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	9.4 (Critical)

STIG Severity [?]: I
STIG Risk Rating: High

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Plugin Source

#
# (c) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include('compat.inc');

if (description)
{
  script_id(124767);
  script_version("1.12");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2022/01/26");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2019-11509",
    "CVE-2019-11539",
    "CVE-2019-11540",
    "CVE-2019-11542",
    "CVE-2019-11543"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(108073);
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2019-A-0309-S");
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"0001-A-0001-S");
  script_xref(name:"CISA-KNOWN-EXPLOITED", value:"2022/05/03");

  script_name(english:"Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101)");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"According to its self-reported version, the version of Pulse Policy
Secure running on the remote host is affected by multiple
vulnerabilities.

   - A session hijacking vulnerability exists in PPS. An
     unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, to perform
     actions in the user or administrator interface with the
     privileges of another user. (CVE-2019-11540)

   - Multiple vulnerabilities found in the admin web interface of PPS
     (CVE-2019-11543, CVE-2019-11542, CVE-2019-11539, CVE-2019-11509)

   - Multiple vulnerabilities found in Network File Share (NFS) of PPS
     , allows the attacker to read/write arbitrary files on the
     affected device. (CVE-2019-11538, CVE-2019-11508)

Refer to the vendor advisory for additional information.");
  # https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?d23f9165");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to the appropriate version referenced in the advisory.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2019-11540");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Pulse Secure VPN Arbitrary Command Execution');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2019/05/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2019/05/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2019/05/10");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:pulsesecure:pulse_policy_secure");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"I");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Misc.");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2019-2022 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("pulse_policy_secure_detect.nbin");
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Pulse Policy Secure");

  exit(0);
}

include("vcf.inc");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:'Pulse Policy Secure', port:443);

constraints = [
  {'min_version' : '5.1R1' , 'fixed_version' : '5.1R15.1'},
  {'min_version' : '5.2R1' , 'fixed_version' : '5.2R12.1'},
  {'min_version' : '5.3R1' , 'fixed_version' : '5.3R12.1'},
  {'min_version' : '5.4R1' , 'fixed_version' : '5.4R7.1.'},
  {'min_version' : '9.0R1' , 'fixed_version' : '9.0R3.2', 'display_version' : '9.0R3.2 / 9.0R4' }
];

vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101) as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Misc. plugin family.
On the right side table select Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101) plugin ID 124767.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

108073

IAVA | Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert:

0001-A-0001-S, 2019-A-0309-S

See also:

Similar and related Nessus plugins:

124766 - Pulse Connect Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101)
127908 - Pulse Connect Secure Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability (CVE-2019-11510)
127897 - Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure SSL VPN Unauthenticated Path Traversal (CVE-2019-11510)
139225 - Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8 (SA44516)
141359 - Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 (SA44588)
142058 - Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 (SA44601)
148847 - Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R11.4 (SA44784)
139226 - Pulse Policy Secure < 9.1R8 (SA44516)
141360 - Pulse Policy Secure < 9.1R8.2 (SA44588)
142057 - Pulse Policy Secure < 9.1R9 (SA44601)
137857 - Pulse Secure Desktop Client TOCTOU Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (SA44503)
142056 - Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44601)
144327 - Pulse Secure Installer Service TOCTOU Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (SA44503)
51095 - Remote Code Execution in DiskPulse Server
69987 - Junos Pulse Secure IVE / UAC OS Multiple SSL Vulnerabilities
73688 - Junos Pulse Secure Access IVE / UAC OS OpenSSL Heartbeat Information Disclosure (JSA10623) (Heartbleed)
76124 - Junos Pulse Secure Access IVE / UAC OS Multiple OpenSSL Vulnerabilities (JSA10629)
73865 - MS KB2962393: Update for Vulnerability in Juniper Networks Windows In-Box Junos Pulse Client (Heartbleed)
84058 - MS KB3062760: Update for Vulnerability in Juniper Networks Windows In-Box Junos Pulse Client (FREAK)

Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file pulse_policy_secure-sa-44101.nasl version 1.12. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Pulse Policy Secure Multiple Vulnerabilities (SA44101) - Nessus

Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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