CVE-2020-8256: XEE
First published: Wed Sep 30 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to gain arbitrary file reading access through Pulse Collaboration via XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.
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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 Connect Secure | =9.1-r8 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure | =9.1-r8.1 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8256?
CVE-2020-8256 is a vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface that could allow an authenticated attacker to gain arbitrary file reading access through Pulse Collaboration via XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8256?
An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8256 by utilizing Pulse Collaboration to gain unauthorized file reading access through XXE injection.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8256?
CVE-2020-8256 has a severity rating of 4.9 (medium).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8256?
Pulse Connect Secure versions < 9.1R8.2, including 9.0 and 9.1, are affected by CVE-2020-8256.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-8256?
To mitigate CVE-2020-8256, it is recommended to upgrade Pulse Connect Secure to version 9.1R8.2 or higher.
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