CVE-2019-1579

HIGHNVD 8.19.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-01-10), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 8.1 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
8.1
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • 2 internet-exposed hosts are running an affected version right now
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
  • Linked to ransomware campaigns
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS: 39%CVSS: 8.1Exploit: NoneExposed: 2

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

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.

Live · internet exposure

2 internet-exposed hosts are running an affected version of CVE-2019-1579 right now.

across 2 countries (China, United States)top: pan-os🔒 ransomware-linked
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CVSS v3
8.1
EG Score
9.0(high)
EPSS
98.4%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

July 19, 2019

Last Modified

November 4, 2025

Advisory Details (5)

Auto-updated Jun 3, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.
cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1579
generic

CVE-2019-1579 Remote Code Execution in GlobalProtect Portal/Gateway Interface

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1579
generic

Security Advisory

https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2019-0010
generic

Attacking SSL VPN - Part 1: PreAuth RCE on Palo Alto GlobalProtect, with Uber as Case Study! | DEVCORE

https://devco.re/blog/2019/07/17/attacking-ssl-vpn-part-1-PreAuth-RCE-on-Palo-Alto-GlobalProtect-with-Uber-as-case-study/
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109310

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

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Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 GitHub PoC). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2019-1579?
CVE-2019-1579 is a high vulnerability published on July 19, 2019. 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.
When was CVE-2019-1579 disclosed?
CVE-2019-1579 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 19, 2019, with the most recent update on November 4, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2019-1579 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2019-1579 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on January 10, 2022, affecting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-1579?
CVE-2019-1579 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1579?
CVE-2019-1579 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2019-1579?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2019-1579, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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