Arbitrary file upload in Ivanti Connect_secure
CVE-2020-8260
A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.965 (99.9th 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
- N/a Pulse Connect Secure / Policy — versions 9.1R9
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, Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
- support@hackerone.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8260?
- CVE-2020-8260 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ivanti Connect_secure, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2020-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8260?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-8260 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2020-8260 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.