VDB-164019 · CVE-2020-8260 · SA44601

Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R8 Admin Web Interface unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R8. This impacts an unknown function of the component Admin Web Interface. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2020-8260. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Pulse Connect Secure up to 9.1R8. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Admin Web Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 10/28/2020 as SA44601. It is possible to read the advisory at kb.pulsesecure.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-8260. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 11/03/2021 with a due date of 05/03/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading to version 9.1R9 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Name

Pulse Connect Secure

Version

9.1R8

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Attacked

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pulse Connect Secure 9.1R9

Timelineinfo

01/28/2020 🔍
10/28/2020 +274 days 🔍
10/28/2020 +0 days 🔍
12/17/2025 +1876 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: SA44601
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-8260 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-164019
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/28/2020 19:40
Updated: 12/17/2025 19:09
Changes: 10/28/2020 19:40 (38), 11/29/2020 23:41 (2), 11/29/2020 23:45 (18), 04/20/2024 09:24 (28), 07/08/2024 19:21 (1), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 02/07/2025 14:46 (1), 12/17/2025 19:09 (1)
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