CVE-2020-8254: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Oct 28 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 has Remote Code Execution (RCE) if users can be convinced to connect to a malicious server. This vulnerability only affects Windows PDC.To improve the security of connections between Pulse clients and Pulse Connect Secure, see below recommendation(s):Disable Dynamic certificate trust for PDC.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | <9.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r2 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r3 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r3.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4.2 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r5 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r6 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r7 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r7.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r8 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability is CVE-2020-8254.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8254?
The severity of CVE-2020-8254 is high.
How does CVE-2020-8254 affect Pulse Secure Desktop Client?
CVE-2020-8254 affects Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions < 9.1R9 on Windows operating system.
What is the risk of CVE-2020-8254?
CVE-2020-8254 has a risk of remote code execution (RCE) if users can be convinced to connect to a malicious server.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8254?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-8254 at the following link: [https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601](https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601)
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