Is CVE-2020-8206 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8206 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8206 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-8206 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8206?

CVE-2020-8206 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-8206

CWE-287Published: July 30, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8206 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.