title: Missing XML Validation in PAN-OS Web Interface
description: Missing XML validation vulnerability in the PAN-OS web interface on Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows authenticated users to inject arbitrary XML that results in privilege escalation. This issue affects PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.12 and PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.6. This issue does not affect PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 8.0, or PAN-OS 9.1 or later versions.
problem types: CWE-112 Missing XML Validation
affected:
{
product: PAN-OS
vendor: Palo Alto Networks
versions:
status: unaffected, version: 7.1.*
status: unaffected, version: 8.0.*
changes: [at: 8.1.12, status: unaffected], lessThan: 8.1.12, status: affected, version: 8.1, versionType: custom
changes: [at: 9.0.6, status: unaffected], lessThan: 9.0.6, status: affected, version: 9.0, versionType: custom
}
metrics:
cvssV3_1: [
attackComplexity: LOW
attackVector: NETWORK
availabilityImpact: HIGH
baseScore: 6.8
baseSeverity: MEDIUM
confidentialityImpact: HIGH
integrityImpact: HIGH
privilegesRequired: HIGH
scope: UNCHANGED
userInteraction: REQUIRED
vectorString: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
version: 3.1
]
solutions: This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.12, PAN-OS 9.0.6, and all later versions.
workarounds: This issue affects the web-based management interface of the appliance. Access to the web-based management interface of the appliance should be limited strictly to only trusted users, hosts, and networks.