CVE-2020-8206

Description

An improper authentication vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure <9.1RB that allows an attacker with a users primary credentials to bypass the Google TOTP.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.52% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory pulsesecure.net
Affected: n/a Pulse Connect Secure
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44516 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8206?
CVE-2020-8206 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8206?
To fix CVE-2020-8206, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-8206 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8206 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8206?
CVE-2020-8206 affects n/a Pulse Connect Secure.
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