CVE-2019-1579

Name: CVE-2019-1579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-19T22:15:11.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 39.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 39.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

39.32%

98.4th 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 Jul 10, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	< 7.1.19
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.12
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1579US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1579?

How severe is CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 39.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1579?

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Source: NVD / NIST