CVE-2020-8956 describes a low-severity vulnerability in Pulse Secure Desktop Client versions 9.0Rx before 9.0R5 and 9.1Rx before 9.1R4 on Windows, where user passwords can be exposed if the "Save Settings" option is enabled. This local vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.3, indicating that an attacker with local access and low privileges could potentially compromise the confidentiality of user credentials. While no active exploitation or public exploits are documented, a Metasploit module exists for password extraction. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, suggesting low public awareness.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.0r1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop:9.0r1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0r2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop:9.0r2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0r2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop:9.0r2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0r3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop:9.0r3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0r3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:pulsesecure:pulse_secure_desktop:9.0r3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.