CVE-2019-1579
HighExploitedPublic exploitRemote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Published Jul 19, 2019 · Updated Oct 2, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-1579 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks), Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 2, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 7.1.19, PAN-OS 8.0.12, PAN-OS 8.1.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jan 10, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 2, 2019 | Jul 10, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Jan 10, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Jan 10, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PAN-OSPaloaltonetworks | See advisory | 7.1.19 |
| Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface | >= PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier releases | n/a |
Patched Releases
PAN-OS
7.1.19, 8.0.12, 8.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 19, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 2, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jan 10, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jan 10, 2022
Last updated
Oct 2, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
- advisoryhttps://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
- advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579
- advisory109310
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected: PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks); Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface versions >= PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier releases. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 2, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Jan 10, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jul 10, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 7.1.19, PAN-OS 8.0.12, PAN-OS 8.1.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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