Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2020-2038?

Affected: PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks) versions >= 10.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2020-2038 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2020-2038 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2020-2038?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-2038?

Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 9.0.10, PAN-OS 10.0.1, PAN-OS 9.1.4.

How urgently should CVE-2020-2038 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2020-2038

HighPublic exploit

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.

Published Sep 9, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2020-2038 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 9.0.10, PAN-OS 10.0.1, PAN-OS 9.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

7.2

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

86%

Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.10; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than 9.1.4; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than 10.0.1.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
PAN-OSPaloaltonetworks	>= 10.0	9.0.10

Patched Releases

PAN-OS

9.0.10, 10.0.1, 9.1.4

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 9, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface that allows authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.
Affected: PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks) versions >= 10.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 9.0.10, PAN-OS 10.0.1, PAN-OS 9.1.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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