CVE-2023-38046

PAN-OS: Read System Files and Resources During Configuration Commit

Description

A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated administrator with the privilege to commit a specifically created configuration to read local files and resources from the system.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 10.2.4, PAN-OS 11.0.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Workaround:

  • This issue requires the attacker to have authenticated access to PAN-OS. You can mitigate the impact of this issue by following best practices for securing PAN-OS. Please review the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices .

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-38046 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38046?
CVE-2023-38046 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38046?
To fix CVE-2023-38046: This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 10.2.4, PAN-OS 11.0.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.
Is CVE-2023-38046 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38046 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-2023-38046?
CVE-2023-38046 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access.
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