CVE-2012-6605

The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.11 and 4.0.x before 4.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute…

published August 31, 2013

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A remote authenticated user can exploit this command-line interface flaw in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to 3.1.11 and 4.0.x before 4.0.9, allowing arbitrary code execution with a few sneaky commands! Think of it like a hotel concierge who accepts any guest's room service order without checking if they're actually staying there. It could lead to an uninvited guest ordering a lavish feast on someone else's tab! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially turning the device into a puppet, wreaking havoc on your network's security. Imagine someone taking control of your hotel’s systems, flipping the switches to chaos – not good!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel concierge who accepts any guest's room service order without checking if they're actually staying there. It could lead to an uninvited guest ordering a lavish feast on someone else's tab! This vulnerability in the device-management command-line interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS allows remote authenticated users to run any code they desire, potentially compromising device integrity.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially turning the device into a puppet, wreaking havoc on your network's security. Imagine someone taking control of your hotel’s systems, flipping the switches to chaos – not good! To protect against this, upgrade your PAN-OS to version 3.1.11 or 4.0.9 or later. It's also wise to audit who has access to the command-line interface and strengthen your access controls. Don't leave that door open! You've got this! Follow these steps, and your network will be fortified in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03214 · 88.0th percentile
Published
2013-08-31T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 AUG 17:00Z
    The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.11 and 4.0.x before 4.0.9 allows remote authenticated users to execute…
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