CVE-2020-2038: PAN-OS: OS command injection vulnerability in the management web interface
First published: Wed Sep 09 2020(Updated: )
An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.10; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.4; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than 10.0.1.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=9.0.0<9.0.10 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=9.1.0<9.1.4 | |
| Paloaltonetworks Pan-os | >=10.0.0<10.0.1 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 9.0.10, PAN-OS 9.1.4, PAN-OS 10.0.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-2038?
CVE-2020-2038 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-2038?
CVE-2020-2038 affects PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.10, PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.4, and PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than 10.0.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2038?
CVE-2020-2038 has a severity of 7.2 (critical).
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-2038?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-2038 by using the PAN-OS management interface to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2038?
To fix CVE-2020-2038, update to PAN-OS 9.0.10 or later, PAN-OS 9.1.4 or later, or PAN-OS 10.0.1 or later.
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