Vulnerability in Pulsesecure Pulse_secure_desktop_client
CVE-2020-8248
A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.
EPSS: 0.005 (37.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Pulsesecure Pulse_secure_desktop_client — versions 9.1
- N/a Pulse Secure Desktop Client — versions 9.1R9
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- support@hackerone.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8248?
- CVE-2020-8248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pulsesecure Pulse_secure_desktop_client. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8248?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-8248 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.