CVE-2020-8240

Name: CVE-2020-8240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-28T13:15:12.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8240 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 allows a restricted user on an endpoint machine can use system-level privileges if the Embedded Browser is configured with Credential Provider. This vulnerability only affects Windows PDC if the Embedded Browser is configured with the Credential Provider.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 allows a restricted user on an endpoint machine can use system-level privileges if the Embedded Browser is configured with Credential Provider. This vulnerability only affects Windows PDC if the Embedded Browser is configured with the Credential Provider.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	< 9.1	—
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop Client	9.1	R1

References

https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601Vendor Advisory
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8240?

How severe is CVE-2020-8240?

CVE-2020-8240 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8240?

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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Source: NVD / NIST