How severe is CVE-2019-1575?

CVE-2019-1575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1575?

CVE-2019-1575 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1575?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-1575 published?

CVE-2019-1575 was published on 2019-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1575

CVE-2019-1575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2019-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information disclosure in PAN-OS 7.1.23 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.1.8-h4 and earlier, and PAN-OS 9.0.2 and earlier may allow for an authenticated user with read-only privileges to extract the API key of the device and/or the username/password from the XML API (in PAN-OS) and possibly escalate privileges granted to them.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1575?: Information disclosure in PAN-OS 7.1.23 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.1.8-h4 and earlier, and PAN-OS 9.0.2 and earlier may allow for an authenticated user with read-only privileges to extract the API key of the device and/or the username/password from the XML API (in PAN-OS) and possibly escalate privileges granted to them.
How severe is CVE-2019-1575?: CVE-2019-1575 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1575 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1575?: CVE-2019-1575 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1575?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-1575 published?: CVE-2019-1575 was published on 2019-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:8.1.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:8.1.8:h4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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