CVE-2021-3043

Prisma Cloud: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Prisma Cloud Compute Web Console

Description

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the Prisma Cloud Compute web console that enables a remote attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the browser-based web console while an authenticated administrator is using that web interface. Prisma Cloud Compute SaaS versions were automatically upgraded to the fixed release. No additional action is required for these instances. This issue impacts: Prisma Cloud Compute 20.12 versions earlier than Prisma Cloud Compute 20.12.552; Prisma Cloud Compute 21.04 versions earlier than Prisma Cloud Compute 21.04.439.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in Prisma Cloud Compute 20.12.552, Prisma Cloud Compute 21.04.439, and all later Prisma Cloud Compute versions.

Workaround:

  • There are no known workarounds for this issue.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Compute
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2021-3043 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-3043?
CVE-2021-3043 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-3043?
To fix CVE-2021-3043: This issue is fixed in Prisma Cloud Compute 20.12.552, Prisma Cloud Compute 21.04.439, and all later Prisma Cloud Compute versions.
Is CVE-2021-3043 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-3043 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-3043?
CVE-2021-3043 affects Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Compute.
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