What is CVE-2020-2036?

CVE-2020-2036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Pan-Os, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-09-09.

How severe is CVE-2020-2036?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2020-2036 known to be exploited?

5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

XSS in Palo Alto Networks Pan-Os

CVE-2020-2036

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in the PAN-OS management web interface. A remote attacker able to convince an administrator with an active authenticated session on the firewall management interface to click on a crafted link to that management web interface could potentially execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the administrator's browser and perform administrative actions. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.16; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.9.

Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

EPSS: 0.239 (97.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks Pan-os — versions 9.0, 9.1.0, 8.1
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-79 — Cross-site Scripting

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-2036?: CVE-2020-2036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Pan-Os, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-09-09.
How severe is CVE-2020-2036?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-2036 known to be exploited?: 5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.