Is CVE-2020-2001 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-2001 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-2001 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-2001 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2001?

CVE-2020-2001 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2020-2001

CWE-123Published: May 13, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An external control of path and data vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Panorama XSLT processing logic that allows an unauthenticated user with network access to PAN-OS management interface to write attacker supplied file on the system and elevate privileges. This issue affects: All PAN-OS 7.1 Panorama and 8.0 Panorama versions; PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than 8.1.12 on Panorama; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than 9.0.6 on Panorama.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-2001 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.