CVE-2020-2010: PAN-OS: Authenticated user command injection vulnerability

Published May 13, 2020
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Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability in PAN-OS management interface allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; 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 8.1.14, PAN-OS 9.0.7, PAN-OS 9.1.0, 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-2020-2010?

CVE-2020-2010 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-2010?

To fix CVE-2020-2010, upgrade your PAN-OS to version 8.1.14 or later, or version 9.0.7 or later.

3

Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2020-2010?

CVE-2020-2010 affects all versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0, along with certain versions of 8.1 and 9.0.

4

Can CVE-2020-2010 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2020-2010 requires authentication, meaning an attacker must have admin access to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-2010?

The potential impacts of CVE-2020-2010 include unauthorized command execution, which could compromise the integrity and security of the system.

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