CVE-2016-3655: paloaltonetworks pan-os Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 12-04-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-3655 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in paloaltonetworks pan-os. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
3.20%
0%100%
Low · +0.13 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-04-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The management web interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 5.0.18, 6.0.x before 6.0.13, 6.1.x before 6.1.10, and 7.0.x before 7.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via an unspecified API call.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
88%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.13 pp
From 3.07% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score3.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
Affected systems
Paloaltonetworks1 product
- pan-os≥ 5.0.0, < 5.0.18 | ≥ 5.1, < 5.1.11 | ≥ 6.0.0, < 6.0.13 | ≥ 6.1.0, < 6.1.10 | ≥ 7.0.0, ≤ 7.0.5
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2016-3655X Refsource CONFIRM