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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
CVSS 5.4 / 10 5.4 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

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NVD published
2023-06-14 17:15:09 UTC
NVD last modified
2026-06-17 05:24:35 UTC
NVD CVSS v3.1
CVSS 5.4 / 10 5.4 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

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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)

VendorProductVersionsPlatforms
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

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  • 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.

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.

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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