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CVE-2017-15944

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the management interface.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Aug 2022.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
11 Dec 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
6.1.19, 7.0.19, 7.1.14, 8.0.6
Exploit chance
98% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OSServers and applications · cpe:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os
  • Every version before 6.1.19
  • From 7.0.0 before 7.0.19
  • From 7.1.0 before 7.1.14
  • From 8.0.0 before 8.0.6

Known exploited

CISA name
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due for US agencies
8 Sept 2022
Used in ransomware
Not known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15944
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-15944