Connect Secure, Policy Secure and ZTA
CVE-2020-8260: Pulse Connect Secure Code Execution
A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction.
Published
ExploitedYes, in CISA KEVAdded 3 Nov 2021
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.2
EPSS96%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
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Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Pulse Connect Secure / Pulse Policy Secure 9.1R9 | See the advisory |
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What it is
A vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R9 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to perform an arbitrary code execution using uncontrolled gzip extraction.
Exploitation
CISA lists this CVE as exploited in the wild since 3 Nov 2021.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 13 Oct 2026.