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Expedition CVE-2025-0103

CRITICAL
SQL Injection (CWE-89)
2025-01-11 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
9.2
CVSS 4.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 9.2 (CRITICAL). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.46%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

An SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition enables an authenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations,. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. An SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition enables an authenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations, and device API keys. This vulnerability also enables attackers to create and read arbitrary files on the Expedition system. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Expedition.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 9.2 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:H/U:Amber

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
Low
Vulnerable system: Availability
None
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
None
Subsequent system: Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

An SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition enables an authenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations, and device API keys. This vulnerability also enables attackers to create and read arbitrary files on the Expedition system.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2025-0103 presents critical security risk, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.2. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Organizations should apply vendor updates immediately when available and implement compensating controls in the interim.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 36% exploitable

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Out-of-Cycle
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

46
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +46
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:expedition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2025-0107 HIGH POC
7.7 Jan 11

Palo Alto Networks Expedition contains an unauthenticated OS command injection vulnerability that allows attackers to ex

CVE-2024-5910 CRITICAL POC
9.3 Jul 10

Missing authentication for a critical function in Palo Alto Networks Expedition can lead to an Expedition admin account

CVE-2024-9463 CRITICAL POC
9.9 Oct 09

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitra

CVE-2018-10143 CRITICAL POC
9.8 Dec 12

The Palo Alto Networks Expedition Migration tool 1.0.107 and earlier may allow an unauthenticated attacker with remote a

CVE-2024-9465 CRITICAL POC
9.2 Oct 09

An SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to reveal Expedition

CVE-2024-9464 CRITICAL
9.3 Oct 09

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary

CVE-2019-1571 MEDIUM POC
4.8 Mar 26

The Expedition Migration tool 1.1.8 and earlier may allow an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary JavaScript or HTML

CVE-2019-1570 MEDIUM POC
4.8 Mar 26

The Expedition Migration tool 1.1.8 and earlier may allow an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary JavaScript or HTML

CVE-2019-1569 MEDIUM POC
4.8 Mar 26

The Expedition Migration tool 1.1.8 and earlier may allow an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary JavaScript or HTML

CVE-2024-9466 HIGH
8.2 Oct 09

A cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an authenticated atta

CVE-2018-10142 HIGH
7.5 Nov 27

The Expedition Migration tool 1.0.106 and earlier may allow an unauthenticated attacker to enumerate files on the operat

CVE-2024-9467 HIGH
7.0 Oct 09

A reflected XSS vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition enables execution of malicious JavaScript in the context

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