Vulnerability identifier: #VU9665

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15943

CWE-ID: CWE-918

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 user to perform SSRF-attack on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted configuration file data that references external entities, bypass security restrictions and obtain potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 6.1.19, 7.0.19, 7.1.14.

Vulnerable software versions

Palo Alto PAN-OS: 6.1.0 - 6.1.18, 7.0.0 - 7.0.18, 7.1.0 - 7.1.13

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External links
http://securityadvisories.paloaltonetworks.com/Home/Detail/99

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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.