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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2020-8221

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 which allows an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via the administrator web interface.

Vulnerability Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 which allows an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via the administrator web interface.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IvantiConnect Secure9.1
PulsesecurePulse Connect Secure<= 9.0
IvantiPolicy Secure9.1
PulsesecurePulse Policy Secure<= 9.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-8221?

CVE-2020-8221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). A path traversal vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 which allows an authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files via the administrator web interface.

How severe is CVE-2020-8221?

CVE-2020-8221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8221?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ivanti Connect Secure, Pulsesecure Pulse Connect Secure, Ivanti Policy Secure, Pulsesecure Pulse Policy Secure.