CVE-2018-20813

An input validation issue has been found with login_meeting.cgi in Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure 8.3RX before 8.3R2

published March 16, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A missing input validation check in Pulse Secure's login_meeting.cgi could leave your system vulnerable to unexpected surprises! ๐Ÿ˜ฑ Think of it like a restaurant check-in where the host doesn't verify your reservation โ€” anyone could waltz in and claim a table, disrupting the whole dining experience. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If exploited, an attacker could manipulate input data, leading to potential unauthorized access or unpredictable behavior in your system. While the situation isn't currently exploited, the risk is still something to take seriously! ๐Ÿ”’

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant check-in where the host doesn't verify your reservation โ€” anyone could waltz in and claim a table, disrupting the whole dining experience. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability stems from a lack of proper input validation in the login_meeting.cgi script in Pulse Connect Secure versions before 8.3R2, which could allow for injection of unexpected data.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could manipulate input data, leading to potential unauthorized access or unpredictable behavior in your system. While the situation isn't currently exploited, the risk is still something to take seriously! ๐Ÿ”’ Make sure to upgrade your Pulse Connect Secure to at least version 8.3R2 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review input handling practices to ensure they meet security standards. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! With these steps, you'll keep your system safe and sound. ๐Ÿš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03079 ยท 87.6th percentile
Published
2019-03-16T03:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 MAR 03:00Z
    An input validation issue has been found with login_meeting.cgi in Pulse Secure Pulse Connect Secure 8.3RX before 8.3R2
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