CVE-2020-1994 json
PAN-OS: Predictable temporary file vulnerability
published 2020-05-13 6 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2020-12784
- cvss
- 4.1
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 14%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A predictable temporary file vulnerability in PAN-OS allows a local authenticated user with shell access to corrupt arbitrary system files affecting the integrity of the system. This issue affects: All versions of PAN-OS 7.1 and 8.0; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.13; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.7.
Patch / fix
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 8.1.13, 9.0.7
Exploit prediction
0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 14% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 4.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N |
Affected products
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-377 DEPRECATED: Insecure Temporary File
- Technology feeds
References
-
security.paloaltonetworks.com
/CVE-2020-1994
vendor-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2020-1994
- NVD CVE-2020-1994
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