# CVE-2017-9458: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect internal and external gateway interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-09-07 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect internal and external gateway interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.18, 7.0.x before 7.0.17, 7.1.x before 7.1.12, and 8.0.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, cause a denial of service, or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039256
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100614
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2017-9458

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