CVE-2017-11195: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-11195: Pulse Connect Secure 8.3R1 has Reflected XSS in launchHelp.cgi.

Pulse Connect Secure 8.3R1 has Reflected XSS in launchHelp.cgi. The helpLaunchPage parameter is reflected in an IFRAME element, if the value contains two quotes. It properly sanitizes quotes and tags, so one cannot simply close the src with a quote and inject after that. However, an attacker can use javascript: or data: to abuse this.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 18:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-11195 is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in Pulse Connect Secure 8.3R1. A crafted value in a help-page parameter can be reflected into an iframe and execute browser-side content. Business risk depends on whether vulnerable appliances remain accessible and whether users can be lured into opening attacker-controlled links. Exposure is limited by the evidence to Pulse Connect Secure 8.3R1 systems with launchHelp.cgi reachable. The source bundle does not identify other versions, CPEs, deployment prerequisites, or whether authentication is required. Treat this as a legacy VPN-appliance web risk requiring inventory-driven action. It is not KEV-listed in the provided evidence, but exposed remote-access infrastructure deserves prompt verification and vendor-supported remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Pulse Connect Secure appliances and identify any running 8.3R1.; Check Ivanti/Pulse Secure guidance for fixed versions or supported mitigations.; Prioritize removing public access to vulnerable web interfaces where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 12, 2017, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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