# CVE-2017-15944: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

> CVE-2017-15944: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. CVSS 9.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2017-15944
Last updated: 2025-10-21T23:45:57Z

- Published: 2017-12-11 17:00 UTC · Updated: 2025-10-21 23:45 UTC · Assigner: mitre
- CVSS: 9.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: Critical · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 98.3%, 100th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2022-08-18, federal due date 2022-09-08, ransomware use: Unknown

## Description

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.

## CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

## Affected vendors and products

- Palo Alto Networks: PAN-OS

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-15944)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15944)
- [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-15944)
- [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43342/)
- [https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44597/)
- [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102079)
- [http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040007)

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