CVE-2020-8221: Path Traversal
First published: Thu Jul 30 2020(Updated: )
A path traversal vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 which allows an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via the administrator web interface.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8221?
CVE-2020-8221 is a path traversal vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8, which allows an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via the administrator web interface.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8221?
CVE-2020-8221 has a severity rating of 4.9 out of 10, indicating a medium severity.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8221?
Pulse Connect Secure versions prior to 9.1R8 are affected by CVE-2020-8221.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8221?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8221 by authenticating to the Pulse Connect Secure administrator web interface and performing a path traversal attack to read arbitrary files.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-8221?
Yes, Pulse Connect Secure version 9.1R8 or later includes a fix for CVE-2020-8221. It is recommended to update to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.
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