CVE-2020-2008: PAN-OS: OS command injection or arbitrary file deletion vulnerability
First published: Wed May 13 2020(Updated: )
An OS command injection and external control of filename vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS allows authenticated administrators to execute code with root privileges or delete arbitrary system files and impact the system's integrity or cause a denial of service condition. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.14.
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<=8.0.20 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | >=8.1.0<=8.1.13 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.14 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-2020-2008?
CVE-2020-2008 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2008?
To mitigate CVE-2020-2008, users should upgrade their Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a patched version beyond 7.1.26, 8.0.20, or 8.1.13.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2008?
Authenticated administrators of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions from 7.1.0 to 7.1.26, 8.0.0 to 8.0.20, and 8.1.0 to 8.1.13 are affected by CVE-2020-2008.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-2008?
CVE-2020-2008 can be exploited for OS command injection and external control of filename, leading to potential system integrity compromise or denial of service.
Is there an exploit available for CVE-2020-2008?
There are reports that CVE-2020-2008 can be exploited by malicious actors to execute unauthorized code and perform harmful operations on affected systems.
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