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CVE-2017-15944 KEVPublic exploit Critical · 9.8 EPSS 98.3%

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Palo Alto Networks · PAN-OS

Summary

A remote code execution flaw in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, affecting versions before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6, lies in the management interface. An unauthenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary code by sending crafted input to the management interface, with no user interaction or special configuration required.

Official description · NVD

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.

Breakdown
69.8 / 100
Exploited
Yes, in CISA KEV
Reports
0
Tactics
2/15

How an attack unfolds

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  1. How attackers get in

  2. What they do

First seen exploited 5 years after disclosure. Public exploit code (Metasploit) was available the same day.

  1. DisclosedPublic exploit codeMetasploitday 0
  2. First seen exploitedVulnCheck KEV evidenceAdded to CISA KEVEU database agrees+5 yrs

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techniques

2 , grouped by in kill-chain order, 2 cited passages 2

Initial AccessTA0001

Exploit Public-Facing Application T1190 Medium
AI mapping from the description · how it is exploited

remote exploit of exposed management interface

allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface
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ExecutionTA0002

Command and Scripting Interpreter T1059 Medium
AI mapping from the description · primary impact

arbitrary code execution on appliance

allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code
From the official description (NVD) Original (opens in a new tab) ↗

Detection

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What security researchers reported

Not named in any threat report yet

Also mentioned in 50 community threat pulses (AlienVault OTX)

Weaker evidence

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References

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