CVE-2020-2012

What it is

Improper restriction of XML external entity reference ('XXE') vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama management service allows remote unauthenticated attackers with network access to the Panorama management interface to read arbitrary files on the system. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS for Panorama 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS for Panorama 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS for Panorama 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

2.0% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-05-13 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 03:11 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.0% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-05-13 19:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 03:11 UTC

Exploit probability

2.0% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-611 · XML external entity

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Paloaltonetworks pan-os ≤ 7.1.26
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os ≤ 8.0.20
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 8.1.13
• Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 9.0.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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