CVE-2020-8263: XSS

Published Oct 28, 2020
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Updated

A vulnerability in the authenticated user web interface of Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 could allow attackers to conduct Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the CGI file.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Oct 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-8263?

CVE-2020-8263 is a vulnerability in the authenticated user web interface of Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 that could allow attackers to conduct Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) through the CGI file.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8263?

The Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions 9.1, up to and including 9.1R8.2, are affected by CVE-2020-8263.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-8263?

CVE-2020-8263 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2020-8263?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-8263 by conducting Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks through the CGI file in the authenticated user web interface of Pulse Connect Secure.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-8263?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-8263 in the Pulse Secure Security Advisory at the following link: https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601

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