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CVE-2024-9465

Palo Alto Networks Expedition SQL Injection

9.1 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 99.6%
  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 a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations, and device API keys. With this, attackers can also create and read arbitrary files on the Expedition system.

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

Description

An SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations, and device API keys. With this, attackers can also create and read arbitrary files on the Expedition system.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/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-2024-9465 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-9465 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 14 Nov 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-9465?

CVE-2024-9465 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 99.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9465?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks Expedition.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9465?

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.