CVE-2020-8204

Name: CVE-2020-8204
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-30T13:15:11.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8204 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R5 on the PSAL Page.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R5 on the PSAL Page.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ivanti	Connect Secure	9.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Connect Secure	<= 9.0
Ivanti	Policy Secure	9.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Policy Secure	<= 9.0

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44516Vendor Advisory
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44516Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8204?

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R5 on the PSAL Page.

How severe is CVE-2020-8204?

CVE-2020-8204 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8204?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-8204?

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Source: NVD / NIST