RCE in Ivanti Connect_secure
CVE-2020-8218
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.
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.327 (98.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Ivanti Connect_secure — versions 9.1
- Ivanti Policy_secure — versions 9.1
- Pulsesecure Pulse_policy_secure
- N/a Pulse Connect Secure — versions Fixed in 9.1R8
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- support@hackerone.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- support@hackerone.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8218?
- CVE-2020-8218 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Connect_secure, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2020-07-30.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8218?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-8218 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2020-8218 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-07), indicating it is being actively exploited. 21 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.