SB2021081222 - Improper SAML Authentication in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Published: August 12, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021081222
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3046)
CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
The vulnerability allows a remote user to impersonate other users.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests in the GlobalProtect Portal and GlobalProtect Gateway. A remote SAML authenticated user can bypass authentication process and impersonate any other application user.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.