CVE-2020-8260
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
75.9 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-03
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-03
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-10-28
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-8260?
A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction.
Is CVE-2020-8260 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2020-8260 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 2022-05-03.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-8260?
CVE-2020-8260 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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