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

Published Aug 11, 2021
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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.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.19
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.14
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.9
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.19
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.14
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.9
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.5

Event History

Aug 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-3046.

2

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

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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