CVE-2020-2042

Name: CVE-2020-2042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-09T17:15:26.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-2042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAN-OS management web interface allows authenticated administrators to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue impacts only PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.1.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the PAN-OS management web interface allows authenticated administrators to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This issue impacts only PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 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

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.1

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2042Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2042Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2042?

How severe is CVE-2020-2042?

CVE-2020-2042 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-2042?

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