CVE-2019-1579 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on Palo Alto Networks firewalls if GlobalProtect Portal or Gateway is enabled.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 10 Jan 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-1579?
CVE-2019-1579 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 19 Jul 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-1579?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1579?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-1579 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 10 Jul 2022.
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Is CVE-2019-1579 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-1579 in the wild since at least 10 Jan 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os
- CVE-2024-3400 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection
- CVE-2020-2021 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass
- CVE-2017-15944 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution
- CVE-2026-0300 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Out-of-bounds Write
- CVE-2024-0012 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface Authentication Bypass
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3w36-wf5x-rjfv.