What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-3046.

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-3046?

CVE-2021-3046 has a severity level of medium (6.5).

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3046?

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.19, 9.0.0 to 9.0.14, 9.1.0 to 9.1.9, and 10.0.0 to 10.0.5 are affected by CVE-2021-3046.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-3046?

Yes, Palo Alto Networks has released security patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of PAN-OS software.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-3046

medium

6.8

CWE

287

11/8/2021

3/8/2024

CVE-2021-3046: PAN-OS: Improper SAML Authentication Vulnerability in GlobalProtect Portal

Q: What is the impact of CVE-2021-3046?

CVE-2021-3046 allows a SAML authenticated attacker to impersonate any other user in the GlobalProtect Portal and GlobalProtect Gateway.

First published: Wed Aug 11 2021(Updated: )

An improper authentication vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a SAML authenticated attacker to impersonate any other user in the GlobalProtect Portal and GlobalProtect Gateway when they are configured to use SAML authentication. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.19; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.14; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.9; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.5. PAN-OS 10.1 versions are not impacted.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=8.1.0<8.1.19
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=9.0.0<9.0.14
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=9.1.0<9.1.9
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os	>=10.0.0<10.0.5

Remedy

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.19, PAN-OS 9.0.14, PAN-OS 9.1.9, PAN-OS 10.0.5, and all later PAN-OS versions.

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Reference Links

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3046

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-3046.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-3046?
CVE-2021-3046 has a severity level of medium (6.5).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-3046?
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.19, 9.0.0 to 9.0.14, 9.1.0 to 9.1.9, and 10.0.0 to 10.0.5 are affected by CVE-2021-3046.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-3046?
CVE-2021-3046 allows a SAML authenticated attacker to impersonate any other user in the GlobalProtect Portal and GlobalProtect Gateway.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-3046?
Yes, Palo Alto Networks has released security patches to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of PAN-OS software.

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