CVE-2020-8243: Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2020
·
Updated

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure contains an unspecified vulnerability in the admin web interface that could allow an authenticated attacker to upload a custom template to perform code execution.

Other sources

A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to upload custom template to perform an arbitrary code execution.

NVD

Affected Software

57 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 Connect Secure=9.1-r8
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r8.1
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-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r4.3
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r8
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r8.1
Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure
Ivanti Connect Secure<=9.0
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 Connect Secure=9.1-r8
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r8.1
Ivanti Policy Secure<=9.0
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-r4
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r4.1
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r4.2
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r4.3
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r5
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r6
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r7
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r8
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r8.1

Event History

Sep 29, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Sep 30, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8243?

CVE-2020-8243 is the identifier for the Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8243?

CVE-2020-8243 has a severity level of high (7.2).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-8243?

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure versions up to 9.1-r8.1 and Pulse Policy Secure versions up to 9.1-r8.1 are affected by CVE-2020-8243.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8243?

An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8243 by uploading a custom template via the admin web interface, which allows for code execution.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability identified in CVE-2020-8243?

To fix CVE-2020-8243, update Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure and Pulse Policy Secure to version 9.1-r8.2 or later.

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