Vulnerability identifier: #VU27895

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2003

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows a remote user to manipulate filename during file deletion and does not check if the user has appropriate permissions to delete files. A remote user can send specially crafted request to the system and delete arbitrary files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 9.1.0, 9.0.0 - 9.0.6, 8.1.0 - 8.1.13, 8.0.0 - 8.0.21, 7.1.0 - 7.1.26

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2003

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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