Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-6792
An OS command injection vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated API user to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with limited privileges on the firewall.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2023-6792
- cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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-2023-6792
0.78%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 72 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-6792
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.3
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
2.8
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3.4
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NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N |
1.2
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4.2
|
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-6792
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The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.Assigned by: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2023-6792
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https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6792
CVE-2023-6792 PAN-OS: OS Command Injection Vulnerability in the XML APIVendor Advisory
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