CVE-2019-1579: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2019
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Updated

Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Other sources

Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled.

CISA

Affected Software

7 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<=7.1.18
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.0.0<=8.0.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<=8.1.2
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<7.1.19
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.0.0<8.0.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable the GlobalProtect Portal and/or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface on affected PAN-OS devices if the feature is not required to mitigate the remote code execution risk.

    PAN-OS GlobalProtect Portal / GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled = false

Event History

Jul 19, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 10, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 is a Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 has a severity rating of 8.1, which is considered high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-1579?

PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled are affected.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-1579?

An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit CVE-2019-1579 to execute arbitrary code.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-1579?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-1579 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310), [Devco.re Blog](https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/), [SonicWall PSIRT](https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010).

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