SB2017031533 - Cross-site scripting in Palo Alto PAN-OS

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5584)

Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.

An input validation error exists in the Management Web Interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 5.1, 6.x before 6.1.16, 7.0.x before 7.0.13, and 7.1.x before 7.1.8. A remote authenticated attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96371
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037889
• https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-5584