CVE-2020-2038

Name: CVE-2020-2038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-09T17:15:25.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 86.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.10; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.4; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than 10.0.1.. EPSS estimates a 86.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.10; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.4; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than 10.0.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

86.09%

99.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.10
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168008/PAN-OS-10.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168408/Palo-Alto-Networks-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2038Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168008/PAN-OS-10.0-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168408/Palo-Alto-Networks-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2038Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2038?

How severe is CVE-2020-2038?

CVE-2020-2038 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 86.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2038?

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