Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in PAN-OS by Palo Alto Networks
CVE-2019-1579

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Badges

πŸ’° RansomwareπŸ‘Ύ Exploit Exists🟑 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 95%πŸ¦… CISA Reported

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in PAN-OS versions 7.1.18 and earlier, 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and 8.1.2 and earlier when the GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface is enabled. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the device, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected system. Implementation of security best practices and timely updates are crucial to mitigating the risks associated with this vulnerability.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited and is known by the CISA as enabling ransomware campaigns.

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier releases

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

95% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • πŸ’°

    Used in Ransomware

  • πŸ¦…

    CISA Reported

  • 🟑

    Public PoC available

  • πŸ‘Ύ

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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