CVE-2024-5906 Prisma Cloud Compute: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Web Interface

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

A malicious administrator can inject JavaScript into the Prisma Cloud Compute web interface, allowing them to execute actions in other users' browsers.

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-2024-5906?

CVE-2024-5906 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Compute, published on 12 Jun 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud Compute software enables a malicious administrator with add/edit permissions for identity providers to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface on Prisma Cloud Compute. This enables a malicious administrator to perform actions in the context of another user's browser when accessed by that other user.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5906?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Prisma Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5906?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5906 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-2024-5906 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-5906 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whj9-g8q3-623p.

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