CVE-2023-0010
📛 CVE Title
PAN-OS: Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Captive Portal Authentication
Description
A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Captive Portal feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software can allow a JavaScript payload to be executed in the context of an authenticated Captive Portal user’s browser when they click on a specifically crafted link.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- palo_alto
- CVSS severity
- MEDIUM
- CVSS score
- 5.4 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Effective score
- 5.4 / 10 MEDIUM source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2022-10-27
- Published
- 2023-06-14 18:31 UTC
- Last updated
- 2024-12-30 16:30 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/0xxx/CVE-2023-0010.json
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2023-06-14 17:15:09 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 05:24:35 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 5.4 / 10 MEDIUM source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 2.5 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0037 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 30.08% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-27
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 18:03 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-12115 - Assigner
- palo_alto
- Published
- Jun 14, 2023, 4:31:35 PM
- Updated
- Dec 30, 2024, 3:30:01 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
5.4 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.8200
- Vendors
- Palo Alto Networks
- Products
-
PAN-OS (8.1 <8.1.24)PAN-OS (10.0 <10.0.11)PAN-OS (10.2 <10.2.2)PAN-OS (10.1 <10.1.6)PAN-OS (9.0 <9.0.17)PAN-OS (9.1 <9.1.16)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-p7xj-vgvg-jrrq
ENISA description: A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Captive Portal feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software can allow a JavaScript payload to be executed in the context of an authenticated Captive Portal user’s browser when they click on a specifically crafted link.
EUVD references (1)
Affected products (3)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | PAN-OS |
11.0 (unaffected),
10.2 (affected),
10.1 (affected),
10.0 (affected),
9.1 (affected),
9.0 (affected),
8.1 (affected)
|
Firewall |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cloud NGFW |
All (unaffected)
|
— |
| Palo Alto Networks | Prisma Access |
All (unaffected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-0010 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2023-12115 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0010 rapid7:security.paloaltonetworks.com
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-0010 rapid7:www.cve.org
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0010 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com Vendor Advisory
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-0010 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Vendor Advisory
Remediations (10)
-
web:0patch.com
What is 0patch? 0patch is a microscopic solution for a huge security problem. 0patch delivers miniature patches of code ("micropatches") to computers and other devices worldwide in order to fix software vulnerabilities in various, even closed source products. With 0patch, there are no reboots or downtime when patching and no fear that a huge official update will break production. Corporate ...
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:attack.mitre.org
This mitigation can be implemented through the following measures: Regular Operating System Updates Implementation: Apply the latest Windows security updates monthly using WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) or a similar patch management solution. Configure systems to check for updates automatically and schedule reboots during maintenance ...
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:docs.tenable.com
This collaboration brings advanced patch management to Tenable customers, ensuring you benefit from the combined expertise of both companies. Tenable Patch Management is a robust and versatile product that focuses on risk-driven patch prioritization.
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Vulnerabilities All vulnerabilities in the NVD have been assigned a CVE identifier and thus, abide by the definition below. CVE defines a vulnerability as: "A weakness in the computational logic (e.g., code) found in software and hardware components that, when exploited, results in a negative impact to confidentiality, integrity, or availability. Mitigation of the vulnerabilities in this ...
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Apple has released security updates to patch older iPhones and iPads against a set of vulnerabilities targeted in cyberespionage and crypto-theft attacks using the Coruna exploit kit.
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:www.cisco.com
This document describes a list of software versions that have incorporated fixes for Cisco IOS® XE Software Web UI Cisco bug ID CSCwh87343.
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:www.fbi.gov
For patch information on CVEs identified in this advisory, refer to the Appendix: Patch Information and Additional Resources for Top Exploited Vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:www.forbes.com
Mitigation Measures To Take If Patching Isn't Possible Assuming a patch can't be promptly applied, what can be done to mitigate risk? There are several important measures to keep in mind:
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2023 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical ...
2026-05-22 20:50 UTC
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