CVE-2021-3050: PAN-OS: OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Web Interface

Published Aug 11, 2021
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Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS web interface enables an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands to escalate privileges. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 9.0 version 9.0.10 through PAN-OS 9.0.14; PAN-OS 9.1 version 9.1.4 through PAN-OS 9.1.10; PAN-OS 10.0 version 10.0.7 and earlier PAN-OS 10.0 versions; PAN-OS 10.1 version 10.1.0 through PAN-OS 10.1.1. Prisma Access firewalls and firewalls running PAN-OS 8.1 versions are not impacted by this issue.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.15
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.8
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.15
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.11
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1.2

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 CVE-2021-3050?

CVE-2021-3050 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS web interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands to escalate privileges.

2

How does CVE-2021-3050 impact PAN-OS?

CVE-2021-3050 impacts PAN-OS 9.0 version 9.0.10 through PAN-OS 9.0.14, PAN-OS 9.1 version 9.1.4 through PAN-OS 9.1.10, PAN-OS 10.0 version 10.0.0 through PAN-OS 10.0.8, and PAN-OS 10.1 version 10.1.0 through PAN-OS 10.1.2.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2021-3050?

CVE-2021-3050 has a severity level of 8.8, which is classified as critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-3050?

To fix CVE-2021-3050, users should upgrade PAN-OS to the recommended versions: PAN-OS 9.0.15 or later, PAN-OS 9.1.11 or later, PAN-OS 10.0.9 or later, and PAN-OS 10.1.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-3050?

More information about CVE-2021-3050 can be found at the following reference: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3050

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