CVE-2025-0110: PAN-OS OpenConfig Plugin: Command Injection Vulnerability in OpenConfig Plugin
First published: Wed Feb 12 2025(Updated: )
A command injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS OpenConfig plugin enables an authenticated administrator with the ability to make gNMI requests to the PAN-OS management web interface to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands. The commands are run as the “__openconfig” user (which has the Device Administrator role) on the firewall. You can greatly reduce the risk of this issue by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practices deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 .
Credit: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | <2.1.2= | 2.1.2 |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS |
Remedy
Recommended mitigation—The vast majority of firewalls already follow Palo Alto Networks and industry best practices. However, if you have not already, we strongly recommend that you secure access to your management interface according to our best practices deployment guidelines (https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431). Specifically, you should restrict management interface access to only trusted internal IP addresses. Review information about how to secure management access to your Palo Alto Networks firewalls: * Palo Alto Networks LIVEcommunity article:https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 * Palo Alto Networks official and detailed technical documentation:https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices/10-1/administrative-access-best-practices/administrative-access-best-practices/deploy-administrative-access-best-practices https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices/10-1/administrative-access-best-practices/administrative-access-best-practices/deploy-administrative-access-best-practices If you do not use the OpenConfig plugin, disable or uninstall it by following these steps: 1. Select Device > Plugins. 2. Locate the installed OpenConfig plugin. 3. Remove Config to disable the OpenConfig plugin OR Uninstall the OpenConfig plugin.
Remedy
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS OpenConfig plugin 2.1.2 and all later PAN-OS OpenConfig plugin versions. You can update the OpenConfig plugin without updating your PAN-OS version by following our process for upgrading Panorama plugins (https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/11-1/pan-os-upgrade/upgrade-panorama-plugins/upgrade-a-panorama-plugin). OpenConfig Plugin 2.1.2 is available by default on PAN-OS 11.2.5 and all later PAN-OS versions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-0110?
CVE-2025-0110 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for command injection by authenticated users.
How does CVE-2025-0110 impact affected systems?
CVE-2025-0110 allows authenticated administrators to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on PAN-OS.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0110?
To remediate CVE-2025-0110, update the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS OpenConfig Plugin to version 2.1.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-0110?
CVE-2025-0110 affects users of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS OpenConfig plugin when gNMI requests are enabled.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-0110?
CVE-2025-0110 is classified as a command injection vulnerability.
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