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CVE-2020-1994

PAN-OS: Predictable temporary file vulnerability

MEDIUM
4.4
CVSS Score
Published: May 13, 2020 at 07:07 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 03:02 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorPAN-OS

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Severity
MEDIUM4.4
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.2%

Description

A predictable temporary file vulnerability in PAN-OS allows a local authenticated user with shell access to corrupt arbitrary system files affecting the integrity of the system. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

PAN-OS· Palo Alto Networks
95%
7.1.0 ≤ v ≤ 7.1.268.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 8.0.208.1 ≤ v < 8.1.138.1.0 ≤ v < 8.1.139.0 ≤ v < 9.0.79.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 9.0.67.1.*8.0.*8.19.0
Affected range stops below 8.1.13, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Affected range stops below 9.0.7, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement
Vendor states this is fixed in 9.1.0 (unaffected)

Remediation

No guide yet

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Patch and advisory references

References (1)

x_refsource_MISCVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1994

CVSS

4.4MEDIUM[email protected]
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-377NVD-CWE-Other

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