Vulnerability identifier: #VU31940

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8221

CWE-ID:

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability:

Vulnerable software:
Pulse Connect Secure
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN
Pulse Policy Secure
Server applications / Remote access servers, VPN

Vendor: Pulse Secure

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in the admin panel. A remote user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Pulse Connect Secure: 9.1R1 - 9.1R7

Pulse Policy Secure: 9.1R1 - 9.1R7

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Fixed software versions

CPE

• cpe:2.3:a:pulse_secure:pulse_connect_secure:9.1R7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44516/p?pubstatus=o

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?