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CVE-2024-9474

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface OS Command Injection

7.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 94.8%
  1. Published18 Nov 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Nov 2024
  3. Remediation due9 Dec 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 18 Nov 2024Federal remediation due: 9 Dec 2024Used in ransomware

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.1.0 < 10.1.14 · ≥ 10.2.0 < 10.2.12 · ≥ 11.0.0 < 11.0.6 · ≥ 11.1.0 < 11.1.5

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.1.14

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-9474 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-9474 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Nov 2024. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2024-9474?

CVE-2024-9474 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 94.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-9474?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9474?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 10.1.14 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.