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CVE-2020-8218

Pulse Connect Secure Code Injection

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 32.3%
  1. Published30 Jul 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV7 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due7 Sept 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.

Added to KEV: 7 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 7 Sept 2022

Description

A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ivanti Connect Secure≤ 9.0 · 9.1
Ivanti Policy Secure9.1
Pulsesecure Pulse Policy Secure≤ 9.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-8218 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8218 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 7 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2020-8218?

CVE-2020-8218 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 32.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8218?

Affected products include Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, Pulsesecure Pulse Policy Secure.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8218?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.