CVE-2020-8956
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- 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.
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