CVE-2017-15944

Name: CVE-2017-15944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T17:29:00.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 98.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15944 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 98.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

98.34%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 8, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

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/102079Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-15944US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15944?

How severe is CVE-2017-15944?

CVE-2017-15944 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 98.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15944?

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Source: NVD / NIST