CVE-2020-2030 : What You Need to Know

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

Understanding CVE-2020-2030

This CVE involves a critical vulnerability in the PAN-OS management interface, impacting specific versions of PAN-OS by Palo Alto Networks.

What is CVE-2020-2030?

The vulnerability allows authenticated administrators to run arbitrary OS commands with root privileges.
Affected versions include PAN-OS 8.0., 7.1., and custom versions of 8.1 less than 8.1.15.
Not impacting PAN-OS 9.0, 9.1, or Prisma Access services.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2030

CVSS Base Score: 7.2 (High Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability Impact: High
Privileges Required: High
Scope: Unchanged
No user interaction required

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2030

This section provides detailed technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

OS Command Injection vulnerability in PAN-OS management interface.

Affected Systems and Versions

PAN-OS 8.0., 7.1., and custom versions of 8.1 less than 8.1.15.

Exploitation Mechanism

Authenticated administrators can execute malicious OS commands with root privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Effective strategies to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-2030.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to PAN-OS 8.1.15 or later versions.
Follow best practices for securing the PAN-OS management interface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch PAN-OS to the latest versions.
Implement network segmentation and access controls.
Conduct security training for administrators.

Patching and Updates

The issue is resolved in PAN-OS 8.1.15 and subsequent versions.