CVE-2015-4162
First published: Tue Jun 02 2015(Updated: )
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the management interface in PAN-OS before 5.0.16, 6.x before 6.0.8, and 6.1.x before 6.1.4 allows remote authenticated administrators to obtain sensitive information via crafted XML data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | <=5.0.15 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.1 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.2 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.3 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.4 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.5 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.6 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.0.7 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.1.0 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.1.1 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.1.2 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | =6.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4162?
CVE-2015-4162 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4162?
To fix CVE-2015-4162, you should upgrade to PAN-OS versions 5.0.16, 6.0.8, or 6.1.4 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2015-4162?
CVE-2015-4162 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to 5.0.16, and specific 6.x versions before 6.0.8 and 6.1.x before 6.1.4.
What is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability as described in CVE-2015-4162?
An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability allows an attacker to interfere with the processing of XML data, potentially enabling retrieval of sensitive data.
Who can exploit CVE-2015-4162?
CVE-2015-4162 can be exploited by remote authenticated administrators who are able to send crafted XML data to the management interface.
- agent/type
- agent/references
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/paloaltonetworks
- canonical/palo alto networks pan-os
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/5.0.15
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.1
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.2
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.3
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.4
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.5
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.6
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.0.7
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.1.0
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.1.1
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.1.2
- version/palo alto networks pan-os/6.1.3