CVE-2017-9458 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit an XML external entity vulnerability in the GlobalProtect interface to read sensitive data or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-9458?

CVE-2017-9458 is a critical vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 7 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect internal and external gateway interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.18, 7.0.x before 7.0.17, 7.1.x before 7.1.12, and 8.0.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-918, CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9458?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9458?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-9458 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-9458 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9458 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4x5c-2c3m-624h.

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