CVE Watch—

CVE-2020-8260

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

96.5%

p100

KEV

YES

Nov 3, 2021

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

96.5%EPSS · 30 days96.5%

2026-06-302026-07-16

KEV catalog record

Product

Ivanti / Pulse Connect Secure

Vulnerability

Ivanti Pulse Connect Secure Code Execution Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Nov 3, 2021

Remediate by

May 3, 2022

Known ransomware use

Summary description

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

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

Reference CISA's ED 21-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-21-03-mitigate-pulse-connect-secure-product-vulnerabilities) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 21-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8260

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