Answer in brief
CVE-2020-8243 records a High severity vulnerability in CVE Program Container. The current sources mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps n/a/Pulse Connect Secre (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
HOL Guard separates source facts from reviewed analysis. See the methodology.
A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. Known-exploitation status makes exposure review time-sensitive. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps n/a/Pulse Connect Secre (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| n/a/Pulse Connect Secregeneric | Fixed in 9.1R8.2 | Not reported |
Published upstream
Sep 29, 2020
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 21, 2025
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
May 24, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Evidence: source:kev:kev:kev:recordA vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to upload custom template to perform an arbitrary code execution.
Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.
Answer in brief
CVE-2020-8243 records a High severity vulnerability in CVE Program Container. The current sources mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps n/a/Pulse Connect Secre (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
HOL Guard separates source facts from reviewed analysis. See the methodology.
A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. Known-exploitation status makes exposure review time-sensitive. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.
The current feed maps n/a/Pulse Connect Secre (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| n/a/Pulse Connect Secregeneric | Fixed in 9.1R8.2 | Not reported |
Published upstream
Sep 29, 2020
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Oct 21, 2025
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
May 24, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Evidence: source:kev:kev:kev:recordA vulnerability in the Pulse Connect Secure < 9.1R8.2 admin web interface could allow an authenticated attacker to upload custom template to perform an arbitrary code execution.
Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.