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CVE-2020-8243

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Code Execution

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 90.8%
  1. Published30 Sept 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains an unspecified vulnerability in the admin web interface that could allow an authenticated attacker to upload a custom template to perform code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to upload custom template to perform an arbitrary code execution.

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 Secure≤ 9.0 · 9.1

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-2020-8243 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8243 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-8243?

CVE-2020-8243 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 90.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-8243?

Affected products include Ivanti Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8243?

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.