Known exploited vulnerability
CVE-2024-3400
The short answer
CVE-2024-3400 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS and is rated critical (CVSS 10.0). CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-04-12: attackers are using it, so patch it first.
What it is
A command injection as a result of arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software for specific PAN-OS versions and distinct feature configurations may enable an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall. Cloud NGFW, Panorama appliances, and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Severity
10.0 critical
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploited (CISA KEV)
Yes, since Apr 12, 2024
Federal due date Apr 19, 2024
EPSS, next 30 days
100%
Higher than 100% of scored CVEs
How it can be exploited
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
What CISA says to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions as they become available. Otherwise, users with vulnerable versions of affected devices should enable Threat Prevention IDs available from the vendor. See the vendor bulletin for more details and a patch release schedule.
Affected products
PAN-OS, Cloud NGFW, Prisma Access, pan-os. NVD's record lists the exact affected versions.
References
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 Vendor Advisory
- unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/ ExploitVendor Advisory
- www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/ Technical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 Vendor Advisory
- unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/ ExploitVendor Advisory
- www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/ Technical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/ ExploitThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-3400 US Government Resource
Questions
Is CVE-2024-3400 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-3400 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-04-12, with a federal remediation due date of 2024-04-19. CISA lists it as used in ransomware campaigns.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3400?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions as they become available. Otherwise, users with vulnerable versions of affected devices should enable Threat Prevention IDs available from the vendor. See the vendor bulletin for more details and a patch release schedule.
From NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and OSV.dev, checked . Status on NVD: Analyzed. The description is NVD's text, quoted as published.
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