CVE-2020-8217
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.35%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8217 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 allowed attackers to exploit in the URL used for Citrix ICA.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 allowed attackers to exploit in the URL used for Citrix ICA.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8217?
A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 allowed attackers to exploit in the URL used for Citrix ICA.
How severe is CVE-2020-8217?
CVE-2020-8217 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8217?
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.
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