CVE-2019-1579: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Published Jul 19, 2019 · Updated Oct 2, 2026
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Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
References
- https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/
- https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1579
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