CVE-2020-8217: XSS

Published Jul 30, 2020
·
Updated

A cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 allowed attackers to exploit in the URL used for Citrix ICA.

Affected Software

46 affected components
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure<=9.0
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r4.3
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure<=9.0
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r2
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r3
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r7
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4.1
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4.2
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r4.3
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r5
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r6
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r7
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r1
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r2
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r3
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r3.1
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r4
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r4.1
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r4.2
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r5
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r6
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r7

Event History

Jul 30, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8217?

CVE-2020-8217 is a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8.

2

How does CVE-2020-8217 affect Pulse Connect Secure?

CVE-2020-8217 allows attackers to exploit a cross site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the URL used for Citrix ICA.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8217?

The severity of CVE-2020-8217 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-8217?

To fix CVE-2020-8217, update Pulse Connect Secure to version 9.1R8 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8217?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8217 at the following link: [Pulse Secure Security Advisories](https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44516)

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