CVE-2024-9463Palo Alto NetworksFirewall and VPNNovember 14, 2024

Palo Alto Networks Expedition OS Command Injection Vulnerability

High 7.5Actively exploited

Description

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.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Product
Expedition
CVE
CVE-2024-9463
Affected versions
Expedition 1.2: from 1.2.0 to 1.2.96 (excluded) — fixed in 1.2.96 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.5
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
December 5, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
November 14, 2024

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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