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CVE-2020-8260

CISA KEV

Published November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Pulse Connect Secure contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to perform code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
IvantiPulse Connect Secure

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-05-03

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2020-8260.