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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-8263

CVE-2020-8263: 
Pulse Secure Desktop Client vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the authenticated user web interface of Pulse Connect Secure versions prior to 9.1R9. The vulnerability was assigned CVE-2020-8263 and was discovered in January 2020 (CVE Mitre).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists in the CGI file of the authenticated user web interface, allowing potential attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks. The issue affects Pulse Connect Secure versions below 9.1R9 (CVE Mitre).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks against authenticated users of the Pulse Connect Secure interface (CVE Mitre).

Mitigation and workarounds

Users are advised to upgrade their Pulse Connect Secure installations to version 9.1R9 or later to address this vulnerability (CVE Mitre).

Additional resources

Source: This report was generated using AI

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