CVE-2020-2036— PAN-OS: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in management web interface
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Affected
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Exploitation
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Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 存在跨站脚本漏洞，该漏洞源于WEB应用缺少对客户端数据的正确验证。攻击者可利用该漏洞执行客户端代码。攻击者可利用该漏洞执行任意操作系统命令。以下是受影响的产品及版本：8.1到8.1.16版本;9.0到9.0.9版本。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-2036
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
PAN-OS: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in management web interface
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PAN-OS management web interface. A remote attacker able to convince an administrator with an active authenticated session on the firewall management interface to click on a crafted link to that management web interface could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the administrator's browser and perform administrative actions. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.16; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.9.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
在Web页面生成时对输入的转义处理不恰当(跨站脚本)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 跨站脚本漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 存在跨站脚本漏洞，该漏洞源于WEB应用缺少对客户端数据的正确验证。攻击者可利用该漏洞执行客户端代码。攻击者可利用该漏洞执行任意操作系统命令。以下是受影响的产品及版本：8.1到8.1.16版本;9.0到9.0.9版本。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | PAN-OS | 9.0 ~ 9.0.9 | - |
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II. Public POCs for CVE-2020-2036
| # | POC Description | Source Link | Shenlong Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAN-OS management web interface is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting. A remote attacker able to convince an administrator with an active authenticated session on the firewall management interface to click on a crafted link to that management web interface could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the administrator's browser and perform administrative actions. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.16; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.9. | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-2036.yaml | POC Details |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2020-2036 (1)
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-2036 x_refsource_CONFIRM
Same Patch Batch · Palo Alto Networks · 2020-09-09 · 9 CVEs total
| CVE-2020-2040 | 9.8 CRITICAL | PAN-OS: Buffer overflow when Captive Portal or Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enable |
| CVE-2020-2041 | 7.5 HIGH | PAN-OS: Management web interface denial-of-service (DoS) |
| CVE-2020-2037 | 7.2 HIGH | PAN-OS: OS command injection vulnerability in the management web interface |
| CVE-2020-2038 | 7.2 HIGH | PAN-OS: OS command injection vulnerability in the management web interface |
| CVE-2020-2042 | 7.2 HIGH | PAN-OS: Buffer overflow in the management web interface |
| CVE-2020-2039 | 5.3 MEDIUM | PAN-OS: Management web interface denial-of-service (DoS) through unauthenticated file uplo |
| CVE-2020-2043 | 3.3 LOW | PAN-OS: Passwords may be logged in clear text when using after-change-detail custom syslog |
| CVE-2020-2044 | 3.3 LOW | PAN-OS: Passwords may be logged in clear text while storing operational command (op comman |
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