CVE-2020-1975 Missing XML Validation in PAN-OS Web Interface
Authenticated attackers can inject arbitrary XML into the PAN-OS web interface to escalate privileges, requiring an upgrade to patched versions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-1975?
CVE-2020-1975 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 12 Feb 2020. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Missing XML validation vulnerability in the PAN-OS web interface on Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary XML that results in privilege escalation. This issue affects PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.12 and PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.6. This issue does not affect PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 8.0, or PAN-OS 9.1 or later versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-1975?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1975?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-1975 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-1975 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-1975 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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-m6cf-g9vq-wjwm.