CVE-2020-2017

Summary

A DOM-Based Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability exists in PAN-OS and Panorama Management Web Interfaces. A remote attacker able to convince an authenticated administrator to click on a crafted link to PAN-OS and Panorama Web Interfaces could execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the administrator's browser and perform administrative actions. This issue affects: PAN-OS 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.26; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.6; All versions of PAN-OS 8.0.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS8.0.*affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS7.1 < 7.1.26affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS8.1 < 8.1.13affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS9.0 < 9.0.6affected
Palo Alto NetworksPAN-OS9.1.0 < 9.1*unaffected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-79: CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting (XSS)

Workarounds

This issue affects the management interface of PAN-OS and is strongly mitigated by following best practices for securing the PAN-OS management interface. Please review the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation, available at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com.

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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