CVE-2020-8218VulnerabilityPublished 03/07/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2020-8218: Pulse Connect Secure Code Injection Vulnerability

Affects Pulse Secure Pulse Connect SecureSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/07/2022
KEV deadline: 09/07/2022
EPSS: 32.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8218 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2020-8218 is a code injection vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted URI through the admin web interface. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is considered high severity. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

CVE-2020-8218 is a code injection vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure. An attacker can craft a malicious URI to perform arbitrary code execution through the administrative web interface. This vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation campaigns. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-94 (Improper Control of Generation of Code). No patch or remediation details are provided in the source data.

Impact

Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Pulse Connect Secure device via the admin web interface, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat and real-world impact.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the administrative interface to trusted networks and users only to reduce exposure.

Weaknesses

CWE-94Code Injection (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:42:02 UTC

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