CVE-2020-2017 PAN-OS: DOM-Based cross site scripting vulnerability in management web interface
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in an administrator's browser via crafted links, potentially leading to administrative control of PAN-OS devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-2017?
CVE-2020-2017 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 13 May 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A DOM-Based Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability exists in PAN-OS and Panorama Management Web Interfaces. A remote attacker able to convince an authenticated administrator to click on a crafted link to PAN-OS and Panorama Web Interfaces could execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the administrator's browser and perform administrative actions. This issue affects: PAN-OS 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.26; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.6; All versions of PAN-OS 8.0.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-2017?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.
How do I fix CVE-2020-2017?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-2017 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2020-2017 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-2017 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-rh92-6783-v73r.