CWE
78 77
EPSS
0.049%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-6795: PAN-OS: OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the Web Interface

First published: Wed Dec 13 2023(Updated: )

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with limited privileges on the firewall.

Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=8.1.0<8.1.24
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.0.0<9.0.17
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.12
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.9
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.3

Remedy

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.24-h1, PAN-OS 9.0.17, PAN-OS 9.1.12, PAN-OS 10.0.9, PAN-OS 10.1.3, and all later PAN-OS versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-6795?

    CVE-2023-6795 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • What versions of PAN-OS are affected by CVE-2023-6795?

    CVE-2023-6795 affects PAN-OS versions 8.1.0 to 8.1.24, 9.0.0 to 9.0.17, 9.1.0 to 9.1.12, 10.0.0 to 10.0.9, and 10.1.0 to 10.1.3.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-6795?

    To fix CVE-2023-6795, you should upgrade your PAN-OS software to the latest patched version provided by Palo Alto Networks.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2023-6795?

    CVE-2023-6795 can be exploited by authenticated administrators with limited privileges on the affected firewall.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-6795 have on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2023-6795 includes potential disruption of system processes and execution of arbitrary code, which could compromise the security of the firewall.

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