CVE-2023-6792

MEDIUMNVD 5.55.5—

5.5

An OS command injection vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated API user to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with limited privileges on the firewall.

CVSS v3: 5.5
EG Score: 5.5(medium)
EPSS: 41.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

December 13, 2023

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

psirt@paloaltonetworkshttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6792
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6792

Weakness Classification(2)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2023-6792?

CVE-2023-6792 is a medium vulnerability published on December 13, 2023. An OS command injection vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated API user to disrupt system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with limited privileges on the firewall.

When was CVE-2023-6792 disclosed?

CVE-2023-6792 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 13, 2023, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2023-6792 actively exploited?

CVE-2023-6792 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 41.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-6792?

CVE-2023-6792 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2023-6792?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2023-6792, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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