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Overview
The Palo Alto Networks Expedition Migration Tool contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that could allow an attacker to trick authenticated administrators into performing unintended actions. When an administrator is logged into the Expedition Migration Tool and visits a malicious website, the attacker can craft requests that execute with the administrator's privileges without their knowledge or consent. This vulnerability is classified as CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) and affects all versions of the Expedition Migration Tool up to and including version 1.1.51. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it could lead to unauthorized configuration changes, data manipulation, or other administrative actions.
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, organizations should implement the following measures:
- Upgrade to the latest version of the Expedition Migration Tool that contains patches for this vulnerability.
- Follow security best practices for administrators:
- Log out of administrative sessions when not in use
- Avoid browsing other websites while authenticated to the Expedition Migration Tool
- Use a dedicated browser or private browsing session for administrative tasks
- Consider implementing network segmentation to restrict access to the Expedition Migration Tool interface.
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activities or unauthorized changes.
- Follow Palo Alto Networks security advisories for additional guidance and updates.
References
- Palo Alto Networks Security Advisory: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2020-1977
- Tenable Security Research: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-11
- MITRE CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery): https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/352.html
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
