CVE-2023-6790

Name: CVE-2023-6790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-13T19:15:09.03+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-6790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A DOM-Based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to execute a JavaScript payload in the context of an administrator’s browser when they view a specifically crafted link to the PAN-OS web interface.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DOM-Based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to execute a JavaScript payload in the context of an administrator’s browser when they view a specifically crafted link to the PAN-OS web interface.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.25
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.17
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.16
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.12
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.9
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.2.0, < 10.2.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.0

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6790Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6790Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6790?

How severe is CVE-2023-6790?

CVE-2023-6790 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6790?

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