CVE-2020-2034: PAN-OS: OS command injection vulnerability in GlobalProtect portal
First published: Wed Jul 08 2020(Updated: )
An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS GlobalProtect portal allows an unauthenticated network based attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. An attacker requires some knowledge of the firewall to exploit this issue. This issue can not be exploited if GlobalProtect portal feature is not enabled. This issue impacts PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.3; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.15; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.9; all versions of PAN-OS 8.0 and PAN-OS 7.1. Prisma Access services are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=7.1.0<=7.1.26 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=8.0.0<=8.0.20 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=8.1.0<8.1.15 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=9.0.0<9.0.9 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=9.1.0<9.1.3 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.15, PAN-OS 9.0.9, PAN-OS 9.1.3, and all later PAN-OS versions.
Remedy
PAN-OS 7.1 and PAN-OS 8.0 are end-of-life (as of June 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019 respectively) and are no longer covered by our Product Security Assurance policies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2034?
CVE-2020-2034 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS GlobalProtect portal that allows an unauthenticated network-based attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.
How does CVE-2020-2034 impact Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS?
CVE-2020-2034 impacts Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 7.1.0 to 7.1.26, 8.0.0 to 8.0.20, 8.1.0 to 8.1.15, 9.0.0 to 9.0.9, and 9.1.0 to 9.1.3.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2034?
The severity of CVE-2020-2034 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2034?
An attacker requires some knowledge of the firewall to exploit CVE-2020-2034.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2034?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks has released patches to address the CVE-2020-2034 vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of PAN-OS.
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