CVE-2020-8243
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CVE-2020-8243 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 90.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ivanti | Connect Secure | <= 9.0 |
| Ivanti | Connect Secure | 9.1 |
| Ivanti | Policy Secure | <= 9.0 |
| Ivanti | Policy Secure | 9.1 |
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- Status
- Analyzed
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