CVE-2020-2029: PAN-OS: OS command injection vulnerability in management interface certificate generator
First published: Wed Jun 10 2020(Updated: )
An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS web management interface allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges by sending a malicious request to generate new certificates for use in the PAN-OS configuration. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 8.0; PAN-OS 7.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 7.1.26; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.13.
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 7.1.26, PAN-OS 8.1.13, and all later PAN-OS versions.
Remedy
PAN-OS 8.0 is 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-2020-2029?
CVE-2020-2029 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2029?
To fix CVE-2020-2029, update PAN-OS to a version that is not affected, specifically versions above 7.1.26, 8.0.20, and 8.1.13.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-2029?
Authenticated administrators using affected versions of PAN-OS are vulnerable to CVE-2020-2029.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-2029?
CVE-2020-2029 is classified as an OS Command Injection vulnerability.
Can CVE-2020-2029 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-2029 requires authenticated access, so it cannot be exploited remotely by unauthenticated users.
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