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CVE-2019-1579 — Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and…

Key facts

CVE-2019-1579 is a High (8.1) vulnerability: Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-01-10), confirming active exploitation in the wild, and is linked to known ransomware campaigns.

Actively exploited — on the CISA KEV catalog

CVE-2019-1579 is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-01-10), confirming exploitation in the wild. It is linked to known ransomware campaigns. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-07-10. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules below.
CVE CVE-2019-1579
Severity High (8.1)
CISA KEV Actively exploited (added 2022-01-10) · ransomware
Detection / prevention —
PoC poc.py
Source 2019/CVE-2019-1579/

Details

English | 한국어

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.

Vulnerability Details

Property Value
CVE ID CVE-2019-1579
Type RCE
CVSS Score 8.1

Proof of Concept

Download

# Download PoC script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/fankh/vulnerability-poc/main/2019/CVE-2019-1579/poc.py

Usage

# Run PoC against target
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL>

# With authentication
python3 poc.py --target <TARGET_URL> --username <USER> --password <PASS>

⚠️ Warning: This PoC is for authorized security testing only. It uses detection-only techniques and does not exploit or damage target systems.

Test Lab

This repository includes a Docker-based test environment with both vulnerable and patched applications.

Quick Start

# Clone and navigate to CVE directory
cd CVE-2019-1579

# Start both applications
docker-compose up -d

# Run tests
./run-tests.sh    # Linux/Mac
./run-tests.ps1   # Windows PowerShell

Application Endpoints

Application URL Status
Vulnerable App http://localhost:8080 Shows vulnerability
Patched App http://localhost:8081 Demonstrates fix

Directory Structure

├── README.md           # English documentation
├── README_KO.md        # Korean documentation
├── poc.py              # PoC detection script
├── docker-compose.yml  # Container orchestration
├── run-tests.sh        # Linux/Mac test runner
├── run-tests.ps1       # Windows test runner
├── vulnerable-app/     # Vulnerable version
│   ├── app.py
│   ├── Dockerfile
│   └── requirements.txt
└── patched-app/        # Fixed version
    ├── app.py
    ├── Dockerfile
    └── requirements.txt

References

  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310
  • https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/
  • https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
  • https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310
  • https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/
  • https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
  • https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579
  • https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1579

Generated by PoC Generator on 2026-07-30T07:47:54.704052191

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1579?

CVE-2019-1579 is a High (8.1) vulnerability: Remote Code Execution in PAN-OS 7.1.18 and earlier, PAN-OS 8.0.11-h1 and earlier, and…. This entry ships a detection-only PoC and a Docker test lab. It is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog (added 2022-01-10), confirming active exploitation in the wild, and is linked to known ransomware campaigns.

How do I detect CVE-2019-1579?

Run the detection-only PoC included with this entry against your Docker test lab to confirm whether a target is affected; pair it with your own IDS logging.

How do I block or mitigate CVE-2019-1579?

Upgrade to a fixed version per the vendor advisory; the NVD record lists the affected versions. Use the included PoC to verify your remediation.

Is CVE-2019-1579 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1579 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 2022-01-10, which means it has been exploited in the wild. CISA also links it to known ransomware campaigns. CISA set a federal remediation deadline of 2022-07-10. Prioritise patching and deploy the detection and prevention rules above.

For authorized security testing and research only. See the full source and NVD record.