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CVE-2020-8218 is a code-injection vulnerability affecting Pulse Connect Secure versions earlier than 9.1R8. An attacker can use a crafted URI against the administrative web interface to achieve arbitrary code execution.
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This repository contains a Python proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2020-8218, a remote code execution vulnerability in Pulse Secure's Pulse Connect Secure and Pulse Policy Secure products. The main exploit script, 'pulse-gosecure-rce.py', provides an interactive shell to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable Pulse Secure device. The exploit works by authenticating as an administrator, sending a specially crafted POST request to the '/dana-admin/license/downloadlicenses.cgi' endpoint to inject and execute system commands, and then retrieving the output via the '/dana-na/auth/setcookie.cgi' endpoint. The script handles login, command execution, and logout, and requires valid administrator credentials. The repository also includes a README with usage instructions and references, a requirements.txt for dependencies, and a license file. The exploit is a functional proof-of-concept and does not include advanced payload customization or automation beyond the interactive shell.
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An admin code injection vulnerability affecting Pulse Connect Secure.
Code-injection vulnerability in a VPN product. The content states it was exploited in the wild per CISA KEV.
Code-injection vulnerability affecting a VPN product. The content states it has been exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA KEV.
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