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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2023-6789

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then,...

Vulnerability Description

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then, when viewed by a properly authenticated administrator, the JavaScript payload executes and disguises all associated actions as performed by that unsuspecting authenticated administrator.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.26

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-6789?

CVE-2023-6789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then,...

How severe is CVE-2023-6789?

CVE-2023-6789 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6789?

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