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

First published: Wed May 13 2020(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.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

Remedy

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2007?

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

  • 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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