XSS in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw
CVE-2023-6790
A DOM-Based cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to execute a JavaScript payload in the context of an administrator’s browser when they view a specifically crafted link to the PAN-OS web interface.
Vulnerability class: XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
EPSS: 0.007 (47.9th 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 Cloud Ngfw — versions All
- Palo Alto Networks Pan-os — versions 8.1, 9.0, 9.1
- Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access — versions All
- Paloaltonetworks Pan-os — versions 11.0.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-6790?
- CVE-2023-6790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw, classified under Cross-site Scripting. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2023-12-13.
- How severe is CVE-2023-6790?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-6790 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.