CVE-2021-3058: PAN-OS: OS Command Injection Vulnerability in Web Interface XML API
First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )
An OS command injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS web interface enables an authenticated administrator with permissions to use XML API the ability to execute arbitrary OS commands to escalate privileges. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.20-h1; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.14-h3; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.11-h2; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.8; PAN-OS 10.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.1.3. This issue does not impact Prisma Access firewalls.
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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<=9.1.11 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | >=10.0.0<10.0.8 | |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | >=10.1.0<10.1.3 |
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.20-h1, PAN-OS 9.0.14-h3, PAN-OS 9.1.11-h2, PAN-OS 10.0.8, PAN-OS 10.1.3, and all later PAN-OS versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3058?
CVE-2021-3058 is an OS command injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS web interface.
How does CVE-2021-3058 impact Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS?
CVE-2021-3058 allows an authenticated administrator with permissions to use XML API to execute arbitrary OS commands and escalate privileges.
Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2021-3058?
PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.20-h1, PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.14, PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.11, PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.8, and PAN-OS 10.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.1.3 are affected by CVE-2021-3058.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3058?
CVE-2021-3058 has a severity rating of 7.2 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2021-3058?
Update to PAN-OS 8.1.20-h1, PAN-OS 9.0.14, PAN-OS 9.1.11, PAN-OS 10.0.8, or PAN-OS 10.1.3 to mitigate the vulnerability.
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