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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-8204
CVE-2020-8204:
Ivanti Connect Secure vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in Pulse Connect Secure versions prior to 9.1R5, specifically affecting the PSAL Page. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2020-8204 and was initially reported on January 28, 2020 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS score of 4.0 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N), indicating moderate severity. This cross-site scripting vulnerability specifically targets the PSAL Page component of the Pulse Connect Secure system (Rapid7).
Impact
The cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into the PSAL Page, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user data or session hijacking when users interact with the compromised page (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed in Pulse Connect Secure version 9.1R5 and later releases. Users are advised to upgrade their systems to a patched version to mitigate this security risk (Pulse Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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