Name: CVE-2020-8256: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2020-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2020-8256, CWE-611, CVSS 4.9, EPSS 0.03911

A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to gain arbitrary file reading access through Pulse Collaboration via XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.9
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure	—	Update Pulse Connect Secure to version 9.1R8.2	Oct 28, 2020	Sep 30, 2020

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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