Is CVE-2020-8241 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-8241 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-8241 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-8241 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-8241?

CVE-2020-8241 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-8241

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 28, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 could allow the attacker to perform a MITM Attack if end users are convinced to connect to a malicious server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-8241 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.5.