[ CVE-2017-15944 · Published 11 Dec 2017 ]
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 9.8
EPSS 98%No fix listed yet
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-08-18
- EPSS: 98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 9.8
[ Description ]Official description
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.
CISA: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains multiple, unspecified vulnerabilities which can allow for remote code execution when chained.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 8 Sep 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944Vendor Advisory
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource