CVE-2020-2007: PAN-OS: OS command injection in management server

Published May 13, 2020
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Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability in the management server component of PAN-OS allows an authenticated user to potentially execute arbitrary commands with root privileges. This issue affects: All PAN-OS 7.1 versions; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.14; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=7.1.0<=7.1.26
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.0.0<=8.0.20
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<=8.1.13
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<=9.0.6

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 9.0.7 and later PAN-OS 9.0 versions; PAN-OS 8.1.14 and later PAN-OS 8.1 versions; and all later PAN-OS versions. PAN-OS 8.0 is now end-of-life as of October 31, 2019, and is no longer covered by our Product Security Assurance policies. PAN-OS 7.1 is on extended support until June 30, 2020, and is only being considered for critical security vulnerability fixes.

Event History

May 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2007?

CVE-2020-2007 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2007?

To mitigate CVE-2020-2007, upgrade to PAN-OS version 8.1.14 or later, or 9.0.7 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-2007?

CVE-2020-2007 affects all versions of PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 8.1 versions prior to 8.1.14, and PAN-OS 9.0 versions prior to 9.0.7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2007?

CVE-2020-2007 is an OS command injection vulnerability that allows unauthorized command execution.

5

What are the potential risks of CVE-2020-2007?

The potential risks of CVE-2020-2007 include unauthorized access and control over the affected systems, compromising sensitive data.

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