CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
91.1 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-03-07
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-09-07
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-07-30
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-8218?
A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.
Is CVE-2020-8218 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-8218 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-09-07.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8218?
CVE-2020-8218 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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