OS command injection in PAN-OS XML API

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU84408

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6792

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the XML API. A remote user can send specially crafted request to the application and execute arbitrary code with limited privileges on the firewall.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: before 10.1.6

External links

http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6792

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.