CVE-2023-6789 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2023-6789

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

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Palo Alto Networks thanks Md Sameull Islam of Beetles Cyber Security LTD, Kajetan Rostojek, and an external reporter for discovering and reporting this issue.

Affected Vendor

Palo Alto Networks

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Affected Software

PAN-OS, Prisma Access, Cloud NGFW
Vulnerable Versions:
8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 10.0, 10.1, 10.2, 11.0, 11.1, All

Timeline

Official Publish: December 13th, 2023
Last Modified: August 2nd, 2024
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weaknesses (CWE)