CVE-2021-3052: PAN-OS: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Web Interface

Published Sep 8, 2021
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Updated

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Network PAN-OS web interface enables an authenticated network-based attacker to mislead another authenticated PAN-OS administrator to click on a specially crafted link that performs arbitrary actions in the PAN-OS web interface as the targeted authenticated administrator. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.20; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.14; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.10; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than 10.0.2. This issue does not affect Prisma Access.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.20
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.14
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.10
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.2

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 8.1.20
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.0.14
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.1.10
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.2
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.1.0

Event History

Sep 8, 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-2021-3052?

CVE-2021-3052 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Network PAN-OS web interface.

2

How does CVE-2021-3052 impact Palo Alto Network PAN-OS?

CVE-2021-3052 allows an authenticated network-based attacker to mislead another authenticated PAN-OS administrator to click on a specially crafted link that performs arbitrary actions in the PAN-OS web interface.

3

Which versions of Palo Alto Network PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2021-3052?

Palo Alto Network PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.20, 9.0.0 to 9.0.14, 9.1.0 to 9.1.10, and 10.0.0 to 10.0.2 are affected by CVE-2021-3052.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3052?

CVE-2021-3052 has a severity value of 5.4, which is considered high.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-3052?

To fix CVE-2021-3052, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Palo Alto Network PAN-OS.

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