Vulnerability Description
An improper authorization vulnerability in PAN-OS that mistakenly uses the permissions of local linux users instead of the intended SAML permissions of the account when the username is shared for the purposes of SSO authentication. This can result in authentication bypass and unintended resource access for the user. This issue affects: PAN-OS 7.1 versions earlier than 7.1.26; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.6; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.1; All versions of PAN-OS 8.0.
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-2020-1998Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1998Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1998?
CVE-2020-1998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An improper authorization vulnerability in PAN-OS that mistakenly uses the permissions of local linux users instead of the intended SAML permissions of the account when the username is shared for the ...
How severe is CVE-2020-1998?
CVE-2020-1998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.