CVE-2023-6789
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CVE-2023-6789 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then, when viewed by a properly authenticated administrator, the JavaScript payload executes and disguises all associated actions as performed by that unsuspecting authenticated administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then, when viewed by a properly authenticated administrator, the JavaScript payload executes and disguises all associated actions as performed by that unsuspecting authenticated administrator.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 8.1.0, < 8.1.26 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.17 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.17 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.11 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 10.2.0, < 10.2.5 |
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 11.0.0, < 11.0.2 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6789Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6789Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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