CVE-2023-0008 PAN-OS: Local File Disclosure Vulnerability in the PAN-OS Web Interface
Description
A file disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated read-write administrator with access to the web interface to export local files from the firewall through a race condition.
Product Status
| Versions | Affected | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud NGFW | None | All |
| PAN-OS 11.0 | < 11.0.1 | >= 11.0.1 |
| PAN-OS 10.2 | < 10.2.4 | >= 10.2.4 |
| PAN-OS 10.1 | < 10.1.10 | >= 10.1.10 |
| PAN-OS 10.0 | < 10.0.12 | >= 10.0.12 |
| PAN-OS 9.1 | < 9.1.16 | >= 9.1.16 |
| PAN-OS 9.0 | < 9.0.17 | >= 9.0.17 |
| PAN-OS 8.1 | < 8.1.25 | >= 8.1.25 |
| Prisma Access | None | All |
Severity: MEDIUM
CVSSv3.1 Base Score: 4.4 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N)
Exploitation Status
Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this issue.
Weakness Type
CWE-73: External Control of File Name or Path
Solution
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.25, PAN-OS 9.0.17, PAN-OS 9.1.16, PAN-OS 10.0.12, PAN-OS 10.1.10, PAN-OS 10.2.4, PAN-OS 11.0.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.
Workarounds and Mitigations
This issue requires the attacker to have authenticated access to the PAN-OS web interface. You can mitigate the impact of this issue by following best practices for securing the PAN-OS web interface. Please review the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices.