Vulnerability Description
A missing authorization vulnerability in the management server component of PAN-OS Panorama allows a remote unauthenticated user to inject messages into the management server ms.log file. This vulnerability can be leveraged to obfuscate an ongoing attack or fabricate log entries in the ms.log file This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.14; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.9.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 7.1.0, <= 7.1.26 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1996Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1996Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1996?
CVE-2020-1996 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A missing authorization vulnerability in the management server component of PAN-OS Panorama allows a remote unauthenticated user to inject messages into the management server ms.log file. This vulnera...
How severe is CVE-2020-1996?
CVE-2020-1996 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1996?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.