Vulnerability identifier: #VU27897

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2001

CWE-ID: CWE-434

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 compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Panorama XSLT processing logic. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the system with administrator privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 9.0.0 - 9.0.5-h3, 8.1.0 - 8.1.11, 8.0.0 - 8.0.21, 7.1.0 - 7.1.26

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2001

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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