CVE-2020-8263: XSS
First published: Wed Oct 28 2020(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.
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| 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 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.
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-8263?
CVE-2020-8263 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.
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.
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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