CVE-2020-8262: XSS

Published Oct 28, 2020
·
Updated

A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure / Pulse Policy Secure below 9.1R9 could allow attackers to conduct Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Open Redirection for authenticated user web interface.

Affected Software

34 affected components
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-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Connect Secure=9.1-r8
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-r5
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r6
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r7
PulseSecure Pulse Policy Secure=9.1-r8
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-r5
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r6
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r7
Ivanti Connect Secure=9.1-r8
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-r5
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r6
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r7
Ivanti Policy Secure=9.1-r8

Event History

Oct 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:47 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8262?

CVE-2020-8262 is a vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure / Pulse Policy Secure below 9.1R9 that could allow attackers to conduct Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Open Redirection for authenticated user web interface.

2

How does the CVE-2020-8262 vulnerability affect Pulse Connect Secure?

The CVE-2020-8262 vulnerability affects Pulse Connect Secure versions below 9.1R9, allowing attackers to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) and Open Redirection attacks on the authenticated user web interface.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8262?

CVE-2020-8262 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix the CVE-2020-8262 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2020-8262 vulnerability, it is recommended to update Pulse Connect Secure / Pulse Policy Secure to version 9.1R9 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8262?

More information about CVE-2020-8262 can be found in the Pulse Security Advisories article at: https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601.

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