CVE-2024-9474Palo Alto NetworksFirewall and VPNNovember 18, 2024

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface OS Command Injection Vulnerability

High 7.2Actively exploitedUsed by ransomware

Description

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.

What to do

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Additionally, the management interfaces for affected devices should not be exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet.

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Details

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Product
PAN-OS
CVE
CVE-2024-9474
Affected versions
PAN-OS 11.2: from 11.2.0 to 11.2.4-h1 (excluded) — fixed in 11.2.4-h1
PAN-OS 11.1: from 11.1.0 to 11.1.5-h1 (excluded) — fixed in 11.1.5-h1
PAN-OS 11.0: from 11.0.0 to 11.0.6-h1 (excluded) — fixed in 11.0.6-h1
PAN-OS 10.2: from 10.2.0 to 10.2.12-h2 (excluded) — fixed in 10.2.12-h2
PAN-OS 10.1: from 10.1.0 to 10.1.14-h6 (excluded) — fixed in 10.1.14-h6 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.2
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
December 9, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
November 18, 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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