Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R8.1 Admin Web Interface xml external entity reference
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R8.1. Affected is an unknown part of the component Admin Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
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.
The weakness was shared 09/30/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kb.pulsesecure.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-8256 since 01/28/2020. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.
Upgrading to version 9.1R8.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
The entries 162142 and 162143 are related to this item.
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Version
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.1VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploiting
Class: Xml external entity referenceCWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Pulse Connect Secure 9.1R8.2
Timeline
01/28/2020 🔍09/30/2020 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: kb.pulsesecure.netStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2020-8256 (🔍)
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Entry
Created: 10/01/2020 09:58Updated: 11/15/2020 11:13
Changes: 10/01/2020 09:58 (38), 10/01/2020 10:03 (3), 11/14/2020 09:34 (5), 11/15/2020 11:13 (14)
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