An external control of filename vulnerability in the command processing of PAN-OS allows an authenticated administrator to delete arbitrary system files affecting the integrity of the system or causing denial of service to all PAN-OS services. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions before 8.1.14; PAN-OS 9.0 versions before 9.0.7; PAN-OS 9.1 versions before 9.1.1.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction . The vulnerability impacts integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from paloaltonetworks organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2020-05-13T19:15:13.097
2024-11-21T05:24:25.157
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C
8.0
9.2
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | ≤ 7.1.26 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | ≤ 8.0.20 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | ≤ 8.1.13 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | ≤ 9.0.6 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | < 9.1.1 | Yes |
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