CVE-2023-6790: PAN-OS: DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Web Interface

Published Dec 13, 2023
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Updated

A DOM-Based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to execute a JavaScript payload in the context of an administrator’s browser when they view a specifically crafted link to the PAN-OS web interface.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.25
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.16
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.9
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.2.0<10.2.4
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=11.0.0

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.25, PAN-OS 9.0.17, PAN-OS 9.1.16, PAN-OS 10.0.12, PAN-OS 10.1.9, PAN-OS 10.2.4, PAN-OS 11.0.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Dec 13, 2023
CVE Published
06:15 PM
Data Sourced
06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6790?

CVE-2023-6790 is a high severity DOM-based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-6790?

To fix CVE-2023-6790, update the PAN-OS software to versions 8.1.26, 9.0.18, 9.1.17, 10.0.13, 10.1.10, 10.2.5, or 11.0.1, as applicable.

3

Which versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2023-6790?

CVE-2023-6790 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.25, 9.0.0 to 9.0.17, 9.1.0 to 9.1.16, 10.0.0 to 10.0.12, 10.1.0 to 10.1.9, 10.2.0 to 10.2.4, and 11.0.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-6790 enable?

CVE-2023-6790 enables a remote attacker to execute a JavaScript payload in an administrator's browser via a specially crafted link.

5

Who is primarily affected by CVE-2023-6790?

Administrators using the affected versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software are primarily at risk from CVE-2023-6790.

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