CVE-2017-15940

Name: CVE-2017-15940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T17:29:00.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web interface packet capture management component in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web interface packet capture management component in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.93%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	< 6.1.19
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 7.0.0, < 7.0.19
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 7.1.0, < 7.1.14
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102076Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15940
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102076Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040006Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15940

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15940?

How severe is CVE-2017-15940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15940?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST