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CVE-2017-15944

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 98.3%
  1. Published11 Dec 2017
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Aug 2022
  3. Remediation due8 Sept 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains multiple, unspecified vulnerabilities which can allow for remote code execution when chained.

Added to KEV: 18 Aug 2022Federal remediation due: 8 Sept 2022

Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 7.0.0 < 7.0.19 · ≥ 7.1.0 < 7.1.14 · ≥ 8.0.0 < 8.0.6 · < 6.1.19

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 7.0.19

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2017-15944 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-15944 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Aug 2022.

How severe is CVE-2017-15944?

CVE-2017-15944 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 98.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-15944?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15944?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 7.0.19 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.