What is the severity of CVE-2020-1997?

CVE-2020-1997 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for open redirection attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1997?

To fix CVE-2020-1997, update your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-1997?

CVE-2020-1997 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions from 7.1.0 to 7.1.26 and from 8.0.0 to 8.0.14.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1997?

CVE-2020-1997 is classified as an open redirection vulnerability.

Can CVE-2020-1997 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-1997 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker manipulates the redirection target after user authentication.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1997

medium

6.1

CWE

601

13/5/2020

16/9/2024

CVE-2020-1997: PAN-OS: GlobalProtect registration open redirect

First published: Wed May 13 2020(Updated: )

An open redirection vulnerability in the GlobalProtect component of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS allows an attacker to specify an arbitrary redirection target away from the trusted GlobalProtect gateway. If the user then successfully authenticates it will cause them to access an unexpected and potentially malicious website. This issue affects: PAN-OS 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.26; PAN-OS 8.0 versions earlier than 8.0.14.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS	>=7.1.0<7.1.26
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS	>=8.0.0<8.0.14

Remedy

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 7.1.26, PAN-OS 8.0.14, and all later PAN-OS versions.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1997

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1997?
CVE-2020-1997 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for open redirection attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1997?
To fix CVE-2020-1997, update your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-1997?
CVE-2020-1997 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions from 7.1.0 to 7.1.26 and from 8.0.0 to 8.0.14.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1997?
CVE-2020-1997 is classified as an open redirection vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-1997 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-1997 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker manipulates the redirection target after user authentication.

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