CVE-2024-5920

PAN-OS: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in PAN-OS Enables Impersonation of a Legitimate Administrator

Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated read-write Panorama administrator to push a specially crafted configuration to a PAN-OS node. This enables impersonation of a legitimate PAN-OS administrator who can perform restricted actions on the PAN-OS node after the execution of JavaScript in the legitimate PAN-OS administrator's browser.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 10.1.14, PAN-OS 10.2.11, PAN-OS 11.0.6, PAN-OS 11.1.4, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Affected: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5920 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5920?
CVE-2024-5920 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5920?
To fix CVE-2024-5920: This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 10.1.14, PAN-OS 10.2.11, PAN-OS 11.0.6, PAN-OS 11.1.4, and all later PAN-OS versions.
Is CVE-2024-5920 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5920 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-2024-5920?
CVE-2024-5920 affects Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access.
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