HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2020-8243

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

20.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
11/3/2021
Patch Due Date
5/3/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
9/30/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-8243?

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.

Is CVE-2020-8243 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8243 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/3/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8243?

CVE-2020-8243 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

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