Palo Alto Checkov by Prisma Cloud prior 3.2.415 Terraform File deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Palo Alto Checkov by Prisma Cloud. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Terraform File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to deserialization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-2180. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Palo Alto Checkov by Prisma Cloud and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Terraform File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary code as a non administrative user by scanning a malicious terraform file when using Checkov in Prisma® Cloud. This issue impacts Checkov 3.0 versions earlier than Checkov 3.2.415.

The weakness was presented by Bryan Eastes. The advisory is shared for download at security.paloaltonetworks.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-2180 since 03/10/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 3.2.415 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1821). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Checkov by Prisma Cloud 3.2.415

Timelineinfo

03/10/2025 CVE reserved
08/13/2025 +155 days Advisory disclosed
08/13/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/17/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: paloaltonetworks.com

Advisory: security.paloaltonetworks.com
Researcher: Bryan Eastes
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-2180 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-2180
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320008
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1821 - Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2025 20:42
Updated: 08/17/2025 19:38
Changes: 08/13/2025 20:42 (72), 08/17/2025 19:38 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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