CVE-2020-8254: Path Traversal

Published Oct 28, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

14 affected components
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows<9.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r3
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r3.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r4
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r4.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r4.2
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r7.1
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r8
PulseSecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client Windows=9.1-r8.2

Event History

Oct 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:46 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8254?

The severity of CVE-2020-8254 is high.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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