What is CVE-2017-15944?

CVE-2017-15944 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2017-12-11.

Is CVE-2017-15944 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-15944 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-08-18), indicating it is being actively exploited. 18 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

Vulnerability in N/a

CVE-2017-15944

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.

EPSS: 0.940 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

N/a — versions n/a

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-08-18. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-09-08.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

44597 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
1040007 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
102079 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
43342 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15944?: CVE-2017-15944 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2017-12-11.
Is CVE-2017-15944 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2017-15944 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-08-18), indicating it is being actively exploited. 18 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.