CVE-2023-6790 PAN-OS: DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Web Interface
Remote attackers can execute JavaScript in an administrator's browser via a crafted link, potentially leading to account takeover.
- 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-2023-6790?
CVE-2023-6790 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 13 Dec 2023. 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 (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to execute a JavaScript payload in the context of an administrator’s browser when they view a specifically crafted link to the PAN-OS web interface.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6790?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6790?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6790 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-2023-6790 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-6790 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-8r5w-j8rm-886w.