CVE-2024-5919: PAN-OS: Authenticated XML External Entities (XXE) Injection Vulnerability (Severity: LOW)

Published Nov 13, 2024
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Updated

A blind XML External Entities (XXE) injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated attacker to exfiltrate arbitrary files from firewalls to an attacker controlled server. This attack requires network access to the firewall management interface.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.1.0<10.1.10
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.2.0<10.2.5
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=11.0.0<11.0.2
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<11.0.2, =11.0.0, <10.2.5, =10.2.0, <10.1.10, =10.1.0
11.0.210.2.510.1.10
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 10.1.10, PAN-OS 10.2.5, PAN-OS 11.0.2, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Nov 13, 2024
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·05:00 PM
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·06:00 PM
Nov 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:36 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5919?

CVE-2024-5919 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for file exfiltration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5919?

To mitigate CVE-2024-5919, update your PAN-OS to versions 10.2.6 or later, 10.1.11 or later, or 11.0.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5919?

CVE-2024-5919 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions below 10.2.6, 10.1.11, and 11.0.3.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-5919 have?

The impact of CVE-2024-5919 allows an authenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive files from the firewall.

5

Can CVE-2024-5919 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-5919 requires network access to the firewall management interface, limiting its exploitation.

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