CVE-2020-8956

Name: CVE-2020-8956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-27T05:15:13.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-8956 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Pulse Secure Desktop Client 9.0Rx before 9.0R5 and 9.1Rx before 9.1R4 on Windows reveals users' passwords if Save Settings is enabled.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pulse Secure Desktop Client 9.0Rx before 9.0R5 and 9.1Rx before 9.1R4 on Windows reveals users' passwords if Save Settings is enabled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-521

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r1.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r2.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r2.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r3.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r3.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r4.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.0r4.1
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.1r1.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.1r2.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.1r3.0
Pulsesecure	Pulse Secure Desktop	9.1r3.1

References

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

Timeline

Published: Oct 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8956?

Pulse Secure Desktop Client 9.0Rx before 9.0R5 and 9.1Rx before 9.1R4 on Windows reveals users' passwords if Save Settings is enabled.

How severe is CVE-2020-8956?

CVE-2020-8956 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8956?

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-2020-8956?

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Source: NVD / NIST