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CVE-2017-15944

Published: Dec 11, 2017Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-noinfo
9.8CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
98.3%
Top 0.1%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Aug 18, 2022
Exploits
2 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
Nuclei · OpenVAS

Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-noinfoCWE-20CWE-119

Affected Products

paloaltonetworks
commercial·USaka panw, palo alto networks
pan-os
Security Products
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Aug 18, 2022
Remediation due:Sep 8, 2022

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

2 exploit sources identified

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Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/
exploit-db.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007
securitytracker.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079
securityfocus.com
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