CVE-2023-6789 PAN-OS: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Web Interface
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.
Product Status
| Versions | Affected | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud NGFW | None | All |
| PAN-OS 11.1 | None | All |
| PAN-OS 11.0 | < 11.0.2 | >= 11.0.2 |
| PAN-OS 10.2 | < 10.2.5 | >= 10.2.5 |
| PAN-OS 10.1 | < 10.1.11 | >= 10.1.11 |
| PAN-OS 10.0 | All | None |
| PAN-OS 9.1 | < 9.1.17 | >= 9.1.17 |
| PAN-OS 9.0 | < 9.0.17-h4 | >= 9.0.17-h4 |
| PAN-OS 8.1 | < 8.1.26 | >= 8.1.26 |
| Prisma Access | None | All |
Severity: MEDIUM
CVSSv4.0 Base Score: 4.8 (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:L/U:Green)
Exploitation Status
Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this issue.
Weakness Type
CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Solution
This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.26, PAN-OS 9.0.17-h4, PAN-OS 9.1.17, PAN-OS 10.1.11, PAN-OS 10.2.5, PAN-OS 11.0.2, 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 the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices.