CVE-2023-6789

PAN-OS: Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in the Web Interface

Published Dec 13, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 4.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then, when viewed by a properly authenticated administrator, the JavaScript payload executes and disguises all associated actions as performed by that unsuspecting authenticated administrator.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 8.1.26, PAN-OS 9.0.17-h4, PAN-OS 9.1.17, PAN-OS 10.1.11, PAN-OS 10.2.5, PAN-OS 11.0.2, and all later PAN-OS versions.


Vendor Workaround

This issue requires the attacker to have authenticated access to the PAN-OS web interface. You can mitigate the impact of this issue by following the Best Practices for Securing Administrative Access in the PAN-OS technical documentation at https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/best-practices.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-59000 A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. Then, when viewed by a properly authenticated administrator, the JavaScript payload executes and disguises all associated actions as performed by that unsuspecting authenticated administrator.
History

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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
palo_alto
Published
Updated
Aug 2, 2024, 8:42 AM
Reserved
Dec 13, 2023, 5:27 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 13, 2023, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:51 AM