CVE-2020-2022

7.5 HIGH 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software that discloses the token for the Panorama web interface administrator's session to a managed device when the Panorama administrator performs a context switch into that device. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain privileged access to the Panorama web interface. An attacker requires some knowledge of managed firewalls to exploit this issue. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.17; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.11; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.5.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-11-12 00:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
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: 1.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2020-11-12 00:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:11 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-200 · Information exposure
Record status: Modified

Affected

Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 8.1.17
Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 9.0.11
Paloaltonetworks pan-os < 9.1.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record