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CVE-2024-9463

Palo Alto Networks Expedition OS Command Injection

7.5 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 98.5%
  1. Published9 Oct 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV14 Nov 2024
  3. Remediation due5 Dec 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Palo Alto Networks Expedition contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedition, resulting in disclosure of usernames, cleartext passwords, device configurations, and device API keys of PAN-OS firewalls.

Added to KEV: 14 Nov 2024Federal remediation due: 5 Dec 2024

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedition, resulting in disclosure of usernames, cleartext passwords, device configurations, and device API keys of PAN-OS firewalls.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks Expedition≥ 1.2.0 < 1.2.96

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks Expedition≥ 1.2.96

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-9463 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-9463 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 14 Nov 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-9463?

CVE-2024-9463 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 98.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9463?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks Expedition.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9463?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks Expedition 1.2.96 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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