Remote code execution in Palo Alto PAN-OS GlobalProtect portal



Published: 2020-07-09
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-2034
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Palo Alto PAN-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU29605

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2034

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the PAN-OS GlobalProtect portal. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system with root privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 9.1.0 - 9.1.2, 9.0.0 - 9.0.8, 8.1.0 - 8.1.14, 8.0.0 - 8.0.21, 7.1.0 - 7.1.26

CPE2.3 External links

http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2034

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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