CVE-2017-15944
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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