Palo Alto Security Updates – 11 May 2023

Palo Alto has released security updates addressing vulnerabilities in multiple products.

The addressed vulnerabilities could allow the attacker to store a JavaScript payload in the web interface or export local files from the firewall through a race condition.

The addressed vulnerabilities:

1. Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Panorama Web
Interface (CVE-2023-0007):

  • CVSS: 6.5
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: High
  • User Interaction: None
  • Consequences: Cross-Site Scripting

2. Local File Disclosure Vulnerability in the PAN-OS Web Interface (CVE-2023-0008):

  • CVSS: 4.4
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Attack Complexity: High
  • Privileges Required: High
  • User Interaction: None
  • Consequences: Obtain Information
Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2023-0007
  • CVE-2023-0008
Mitigations

The enterprise should deploy this patch as soon as the testing phase is completed.

Palo Alto Security Advisory

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