Vulnerability identifier: #VU50622

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-2021-3033

CWE-ID: CWE-347

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Prisma Cloud Compute
Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication.

The vulnerability exists due to improper verification of cryptographic signature during SAML authentication. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Prisma Cloud Compute: 9.11 - 20.12

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External links
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3033

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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.