How severe is CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1579 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1579 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-01-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1579?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2019-1579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2019-1579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-10136. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-01-10).

When was CVE-2019-1579 published?

CVE-2019-1579 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-08-12.

CVE-2019-1579

CVE-2019-1579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-01-10). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-01-10)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2019-10136
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-01-10)
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2019-07-19
Last modified: 2026-08-12

Description

Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1579?: Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and PAN-OS 8.1.2 and earlier with GlobalProtect Portal or GlobalProtect Gateway Interface enabled may allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2019-1579?: CVE-2019-1579 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1579 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2019-1579 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-01-10, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1579?: CVE-2019-1579 affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1579?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2019-1579 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2019-1579 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2019-10136. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-01-10).
When was CVE-2019-1579 published?: CVE-2019-1579 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-08-12.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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