Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R7 Admin Web Interface code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R7. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Admin Web Interface. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-8218. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R7. This affects an unknown function of the component Admin Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1R8 that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.

The weakness was released 07/30/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared at kb.pulsesecure.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-8218 since 01/28/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 03/07/2022 with a due date of 09/07/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 9.1RB eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-159018, VDB-159036, VDB-159196 and VDB-159197. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pulse Connect Secure 9.1RB

Timelineinfo

01/28/2020 🔍
07/30/2020 +184 days 🔍
07/30/2020 +0 days 🔍
10/30/2025 +1918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.pulsesecure.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-8218 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8218
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159201
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2020 21:02
Updated: 10/30/2025 22:47
Changes: 07/30/2020 21:02 (39), 07/30/2020 21:07 (17), 04/24/2024 05:14 (28), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 02/05/2025 05:15 (14), 10/30/2025 22:47 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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