CVE-2020-2014 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

An OS Command Injection vulnerability in PAN-OS management server allows authenticated users to inject and execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges. This vulnerability affects various versions of PAN-OS.

Understanding CVE-2020-2014

This CVE involves a critical OS Command Injection vulnerability in the PAN-OS management server, impacting Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS products.

What is CVE-2020-2014?

CVE-2020-2014 is an OS Command Injection vulnerability in PAN-OS management server that enables authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2020-2014

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8 (High severity) with significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It requires low privileges and no user interaction, making it exploitable over a network.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-2014

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows authenticated users to inject and execute shell commands with root privileges on the PAN-OS management server.

Affected Systems and Versions

PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0 are affected in all versions.
PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.14 are impacted.
PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7 are vulnerable.

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users to execute arbitrary shell commands with root privileges on the affected PAN-OS versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-2014 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to PAN-OS 8.1.14, 9.0.7, 9.1.0, or later versions.
Follow best practices for securing the PAN-OS management interface.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch PAN-OS to the latest versions.
Implement network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure.

Patching and Updates

PAN-OS 8.0 is end-of-life and no longer covered by security policies.
PAN-OS 7.1 is on extended support for critical security fixes until June 30, 2020.