CVE-2020-2036: PAN-OS: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in management web interface
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PAN-OS management web interface. A remote attacker able to convince an administrator with an active authenticated session on the firewall management interface to click on a crafted link to that management web interface could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the administrator's browser and perform administrative actions. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.16; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.9.
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What is CVE-2020-2036?
CVE-2020-2036 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the PAN-OS management web interface.
How does CVE-2020-2036 affect Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS?
CVE-2020-2036 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.16 and versions 9.0.0 to 9.0.9.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2036?
CVE-2020-2036 has a severity score of 8.8, which is classified as high.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2036?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-2036 by convincing an administrator with an active authenticated session to click on a crafted link in the PAN-OS management web interface.
Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2020-2036?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a fixed version of PAN-OS provided by Palo Alto Networks.