#VU27899 Open redirect in Palo Alto PAN-OS - CVE-2020-1997
Published: May 14, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU27899
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1997
CWE-ID: CWE-601
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.
The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data after successful authentication in the GlobalProtect component of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.