#VU1042 Cross-site scripting in Palo Alto PAN-OS

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1042

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-79

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description
The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability is caused by incorrect filtration of input data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary JavaScript 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 5.0.20 and later,
Update to version 5.1.13 and later,
Update to version 6.0.15 and later,
Update to version 6.1.13 and later,
Update to version 7.0.8 and later.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 5.0.19, 5.1.12, 6.0.14, 6.1.12, 7.0.7

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External links
https://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/62

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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.