[ CVE-2024-3400 · Published 12 Apr 2024 ]
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-04-12
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS: 100% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
- Critical severity: CVSS 10.0
[ Description ]Official description
A command injection as a result of arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software for specific PAN-OS versions and distinct feature configurations may enable an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall. Cloud NGFW, Panorama appliances, and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
CISA: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect feature contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges on the firewall.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 19 Apr 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions as they become available. Otherwise, users with vulnerable versions of affected devices should enable Threat Prevention IDs available from the vendor. See the vendor bulletin for more details and a patch release schedule.
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400Vendor Advisory
- unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400ExploitVendor Advisory
- www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cveTechnical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-e…ExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource