CVE-2023-6789: PAN-OS: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Web Interface

Published Dec 13, 2023
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Updated

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then, when viewed by a properly authenticated administrator, the JavaScript payload executes and disguises all associated actions as performed by that unsuspecting authenticated administrator.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.26
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.11
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.2.0<10.2.5
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=11.0.0<11.0.2

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.26, PAN-OS 9.0.17-h4, PAN-OS 9.1.17, PAN-OS 10.1.11, PAN-OS 10.2.5, PAN-OS 11.0.2, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Dec 13, 2023
CVE Published
06:26 PM
Data Sourced
06:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6789?

CVE-2023-6789 is classified as a high severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6789?

To fix CVE-2023-6789, upgrade your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to the latest patched version.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-6789?

CVE-2023-6789 affects authenticated administrators using vulnerable versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

4

What versions of PAN-OS are vulnerable to CVE-2023-6789?

Versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.26, 9.0.0 to 9.0.17, 9.1.0 to 9.1.17, 10.1.0 to 10.1.11, 10.2.0 to 10.2.5, and 11.0.0 to 11.0.2 are affected by CVE-2023-6789.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6789?

CVE-2023-6789 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows execution of stored JavaScript payloads.

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