Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-9242
The PAN-OS management web interface page in PAN-OS 6.1.20 and earlier, PAN-OS 7.1.16 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.9 and earlier may allow an attacker to delete files in the system via specific request parameters.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2018-9242
- cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-9242
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 15 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-9242
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
9.2
|
NIST | |
|
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-9242
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-9242
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-9242
CVE-2018-9242 Local Privilege Escalation in Management Web Interface
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041242
Palo Alto PAN-OS Management Interface Parameter Processing Bug Lets Remote Authenticated Users Delete Files on the Target System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104676
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS CVE-2018-9242 Local Privilege Escalation VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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