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CVE-2019-1579

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.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022.

Severity
High 8.1
Published
19 Jul 2019
Last changed
2 Oct 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
7.1.19, 8.0.12, 8.1.3
Exploit chance
44% in the next 30 daysHigher than 98% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OSServers and applications · cpe:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os
  • Every version before 7.1.19
  • From 8.0.0 before 8.0.12
  • From 8.1.0 before 8.1.3

Known exploited

CISA name
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due for US agencies
10 Jul 2022
Used in ransomware
Yes, known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1579
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1579