Is CVE-2020-8218 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-8218 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2020-8218 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2020-8218 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8218?

CVE-2020-8218 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2020-8218

Published: March 7, 2022

EPSS:91.10%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.6th

Official Description

A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Pulse Connect Secure Code Injection Vulnerability

A code injection vulnerability exists in Pulse Connect Secure that allows an attacker to crafted a URI to perform an arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-07Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-07

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

This code injection vulnerability in Pulse Connect Secure allows an attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution via the admin web interface. By crafting a specific URI, an attacker can inject and execute malicious code. The high EPSS score of 0.91101 indicates a very high likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability. Its presence in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable, allowing attackers to execute code through the administrative interface.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches and updates for Pulse Connect Secure to address this code injection vulnerability. Restrict access to the admin web interface to trusted networks and users.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8218 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2020-8218 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.