CVE-2023-38046: PAN-OS: Read System Files and Resources During Configuration Commit

Published Jul 12, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated administrator with the privilege to commit a specifically created configuration to read local files and resources from the system.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.2.0<10.2.4
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=11.0.0

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 10.2.4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade palo-alto-networks/pan-os to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.1

Event History

Jul 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:20 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38046?

The severity of CVE-2023-38046 is medium.

2

How can an authenticated administrator exploit CVE-2023-38046?

An authenticated administrator with the privilege to commit a specifically created configuration can exploit CVE-2023-38046 to read local files and resources from the system.

3

Which versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software are affected by CVE-2023-38046?

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software versions 11.0.0 and versions between 10.2.0 and 10.2.4 are affected by CVE-2023-38046.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38046?

To fix CVE-2023-38046, update the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38046?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38046 on the Palo Alto Networks security advisory page: [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-38046](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-38046).

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