A vulnerability exists whereby an authenticated user can execute arbitrary code as root using the device management command line interface. (Ref #35249)
This vulnerability can result in arbitrary command execution, and can result in total compromise of the device.
This issue affects PAN-OS 4.0.8 and earlier; PAN-OS 3.1.10 and earlier.
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This issue affects the management interface of the device. Security appliance management best practices dictate that the management interface be isolated and strictly limited only to security administration personnel.