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CVE-2017-15944

Exploited

PAN-OS - Management Interface

Palo Alto Networks CVSS 9.8 Updated April 30, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface. This vulnerability affects PAN-OS versions before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and 8.0.x before 8.0.6."

Anticipated Attack Path

  1. 1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker sends malicious request to management interface
  2. 2. Privilege Escalation: Attacker gains elevated privileges on the system
  3. 3. Lateral Movement: Attacker moves laterally within the network

Am I Vulnerable?

  • Verify PAN-OS version and apply necessary patches
  • Restrict access to the management interface
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious activity

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Network Device
Target Asset panos
Standard Path Management Interface

Manual Verification Required

This is a non-Windows asset (Palo Alto Networks). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Potential disruption to network traffic

Internal Work Notes

Remote code execution vulnerability in PAN-OS management interface, requiring immediate patching and access restriction.

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Intelligence Sources

Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007
Official Advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079
Official Advisoryhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007
Official Advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-15944

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