High · published November 18, 2024
CVSS calls it high at 7.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.
⚠️ A crafty little privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS lets an administrator with web interface access do just about anything — like unlocking a safe with a key that wasn't meant for them! 🔑 Think of it like a hotel where the front desk clerk accidentally has access to the manager's office. They can rearrange bookings, access sensitive guest information, or even give themselves free upgrades — yikes! An attacker with access to the management web interface could escalate their privileges to root level, gaining the power to manipulate firewall settings, potentially compromising your entire network security. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information — absolutely devastating!
Think of it like a hotel where the front desk clerk accidentally has access to the manager's office. They can rearrange bookings, access sensitive guest information, or even give themselves free upgrades — yikes! This vulnerability allows an authenticated PAN-OS administrator to perform actions with root privileges due to a flaw in the privilege checks of the management web interface.
An attacker with access to the management web interface could escalate their privileges to root level, gaining the power to manipulate firewall settings, potentially compromising your entire network security. This could lead to data breaches or unauthorized access to sensitive information — absolutely devastating! To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure you update your PAN-OS to the latest version where this issue is patched. Additionally, review user permissions and limit access to the management web interface wherever possible. You've got this! Take these steps, and you'll keep your network safe and sound! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| paloaltonetworks/pan-os | ≥ 10.1.0, < 10.1.14 | 10.1.14 |
| paloaltonetworks/pan-os | ≥ 10.2.0, < 10.2.12 | 10.2.12 |
| paloaltonetworks/pan-os | ≥ 11.0.0, < 11.0.6 | 11.0.6 |
| paloaltonetworks/pan-os | ≥ 11.1.0, < 11.1.5 | 11.1.5 |
| paloaltonetworks/pan-os | ≥ 11.2.0, < 11.2.4 | 11.2.4 |
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