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CVE-2024-3400

PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Creation Leads to OS Command Injection Vulnerability in GlobalProtect

Published: Apr 12, 2024Updated: Nov 4, 2025 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-20
10.0CRITICAL
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
100.0%
Top 0.0%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Apr 12, 2024
Exploits
0 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
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Description

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.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:CC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:CScope
Changed
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-20CWE-77

Affected Products

Palo Alto Networks
commercial·USaka prisma access, cloud ngfw, pan-os
PAN-OS
Security Products
Cloud NGFW
Security Products
Prisma Access
Security Products
Palo Alto Networks Inc.
commercial·USaka paloaltonetworks, palo alto networks, panw, pan inc.
PAN-OS
Security Products
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Apr 12, 2024
Remediation due:Apr 19, 2024
Ransomware:Known ransomware use

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.

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Execution
Initial Access
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References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400
security.paloaltonetworks.com
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/
unit42.paloaltonetworks.com
https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/
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News mentions
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