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CVE-2024-5921

Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect vulnerability

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 1.46%
  1. Published27 Nov 2024

Description

An insufficient certification validation issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app enables attackers to connect the GlobalProtect app to arbitrary servers. This can enable a local non-administrative operating system user or an attacker on the same subnet to install malicious root certificates on the endpoint and subsequently install malicious software signed by the malicious root certificates on that endpoint. Please subscribe to our RSS feed https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/rss.xml to be alerted to new updates to this and other advisories.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorAdjacent
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect≥ 6.1.0 < 6.1.6 · ≥ 6.1.0 < 6.1.7 · ≥ 6.1.0 < 6.2.1 · ≥ 6.1.0 < 6.2.6

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect≥ 6.1.6

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-5921 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-5921 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.46%.

How severe is CVE-2024-5921?

CVE-2024-5921 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-5921?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5921?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect 6.1.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.