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CVE-2019-1579

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution

8.1 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 46.2%
  1. Published19 Jul 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV10 Jan 2022
  3. Remediation due10 Jul 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled.

Added to KEV: 10 Jan 2022Federal remediation due: 10 Jul 2022Used in ransomware

Description

Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 8.0.0 < 8.0.12 · ≥ 8.1.0 < 8.1.3 · < 7.1.19

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 8.0.12

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-1579 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1579 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 10 Jan 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 46.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1579?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1579?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 8.0.12 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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