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[ CVE-2024-9474 · Published 18 Nov 2024 ]

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.2 EPSS 95%No fix listed yet

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-11-18
  • Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
  • EPSS: 95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

CISA: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation through the web-based management interface for several PAN products, including firewalls and VPN concentrators.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 9 Dec 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Additionally, the management interfaces for affected devices should not be exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet.

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