CVE-2020-2022: PAN-OS: Panorama session disclosure during context switch into managed device

Published Nov 12, 2020
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Updated

An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software that discloses the token for the Panorama web interface administrator's session to a managed device when the Panorama administrator performs a context switch into that device. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain privileged access to the Panorama web interface. An attacker requires some knowledge of managed firewalls to exploit this issue. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.17; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.11; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.5.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.5

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.17, PAN-OS 9.0.11, PAN-OS 9.1.5, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Nov 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-2022?

CVE-2020-2022 is an information exposure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software.

2

How does CVE-2020-2022 affect Palo Alto Networks Panorama software?

CVE-2020-2022 discloses the token for the Panorama web interface administrator's session to a managed device when the Panorama administrator performs a context switch into that device.

3

Which versions of Palo Alto Networks Panorama software are affected by CVE-2020-2022?

Versions between 8.1.0 to 8.1.17, 9.0.0 to 9.0.11, and 9.1.0 to 9.1.5 of Palo Alto Networks Panorama software are affected by CVE-2020-2022.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2022?

CVE-2020-2022 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

5

How can I find more information about CVE-2020-2022?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-2022 at the following link: [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2022](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2022).

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