CVE-2020-1980: PAN-OS: Shell injection vulnerability in PAN-OS CLI allows execution of shell commands
First published: Wed Mar 11 2020(Updated: )
A shell command injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS CLI allows a local authenticated user to escape the restricted shell and escalate privileges. This issue affects only PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.13. This issue does not affect PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 9.0, or later PAN-OS versions. This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.13, and all later versions.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | >=8.1.0<8.1.13 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.13, and all later versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1980?
CVE-2020-1980 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1980?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1980, upgrade your PAN-OS to version 8.1.13 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-1980?
CVE-2020-1980 affects local authenticated users on PAN-OS 8.1 versions prior to 8.1.13.
What impact does CVE-2020-1980 have?
CVE-2020-1980 allows a local authenticated user to escape the restricted shell and escalate their privileges.
Is CVE-2020-1980 present in PAN-OS versions 7.1 or 9.0?
No, CVE-2020-1980 does not affect PAN-OS 7.1 or PAN-OS 9.0 and later versions.
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