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CVE-2020-2021: PAN-OS SAML Security Bypass

ID: 50d0769b-0105-53bf-a0ce-e280ba7cbc4a

STIX ID: report--50d0769b-0105-53bf-a0ce-e280ba7cbc4a

Feed Name: TrustedSec blog

Threat Score
70/100

Date Published: 2025-03-19

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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**Executive Summary:** The report details CVE-2020-2021, a critical SAML signature verification bypass in Palo Alto PAN-OS that can allow unauthenticated access—especially against GlobalProtect VPNs—when SAML auth is enabled and the "Validate Identity Provider Certificate" option is disabled; it lists affected versions, mitigation (upgrade/Palo Alto guidance), monitoring logs for potential compromise, and notes no public proof-of-concept or confirmed exploitation to date.

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