CVE-2019-1579
Confirmed PUBLISHEDRemote 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...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Jul 19, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Jan 10, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.1 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface
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PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier releases |
Affected |
CVE References
- 109310 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310
- psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010 psirt.global.sonicwall.com · CVE Record https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
- devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-Pre... devco.re · CVE Record https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE...
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579 security.paloaltonetworks.com · CVE Record https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-01-10 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-01-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-01-10 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2019-09-10 02:53:03 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2020-10-21 12:30:42 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2019-09-10 02:53:03 UTC · 63 stars
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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02:53 UTC almost 7 years ago02:53 UTC · almost 7 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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21:12 UTC almost 7 years ago21:12 UTC · almost 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 7 years ago00:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-1579
{
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"title": "Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earl...",
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"affected_product": "Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.1,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}