LOW
CVE-2020-8956
CWE-521Published: October 27, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Pulse Secure Desktop Client 9.0Rx before 9.0R5 and 9.1Rx before 9.1R4 on Windows reveals users' passwords if Save Settings is enabled.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-8956 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
pulsesecure1 product(s)
pulse secure desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-8956
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-521
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 27, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-521)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-8956 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.