CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2017-9458

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect internal and external gateway interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.18, 7.0.x before 7.0.17, 7.1.x before 7.1.12, and 8.0.x bef...

Vulnerability Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect internal and external gateway interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.18, 7.0.x before 7.0.17, 7.1.x before 7.1.12, and 8.0.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os<= 6.1.17

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9458?

CVE-2017-9458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect internal and external gateway interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.18, 7.0.x before 7.0.17, 7.1.x before 7.1.12, and 8.0.x bef...

How severe is CVE-2017-9458?

CVE-2017-9458 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9458?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.