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Pan OsOperating system · Paloaltonetworks

CVE-2024-3400

CRITICAL · 10.0 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-04-12
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
In the wild Ransomware High EPSS Public exploit Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
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.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

This is a critical command injection vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of PAN-OS software. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit arbitrary file creation to achieve remote code execution with root privileges on affected firewalls. The vulnerability affects specific PAN-OS versions when GlobalProtect is enabled.

MitigationUpgrade PAN-OS to the vendor-provided fixed versions. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling GlobalProtect or implementing compensating controls such as restricting GlobalProtect access to trusted sources via firewall policies.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Pan OsOperating system
Affected:= 10.2.0= 10.2.1= 10.2.2= 10.2.3= 10.2.4= 10.2.5= 10.2.6= 10.2.7= 10.2.8= 10.2.9= 11.0.0= 11.0.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify installed PAN-OS version
    Access the PAN-OS management interface or CLI and run 'show system info' or check the Dashboard for the system version
    Affected if The installed version matches 10.2.0 through 10.2.9, 11.0.0, or 11.0.1 exactly
  2. Confirm GlobalProtect feature status
    Navigate to Network > GlobalProtect or run 'show global-protect' in the CLI to verify whether GlobalProtect is enabled
    Affected if GlobalProtect is enabled and actively serving connections
  3. Verify GlobalProtect gateway configuration
    Check Network > GlobalProtect > Gateways to see if any gateways are configured and operational
    Affected if At least one GlobalProtect gateway is configured and running
  4. Inspect GlobalProtect interface exposure
    Review the network configuration to determine if the GlobalProtect portal/gateway is accessible from untrusted networks (typically ports 443, 4443)
    Affected if The GlobalProtect interface is exposed to the internet or untrusted networks without adequate filtering

A system is affected if it runs PAN-OS version 10.2.0-10.2.9, 11.0.0, or 11.0.1 AND has GlobalProtect enabled and accessible to potential attackers.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Upgrade PAN-OS to the vendor-provided fixed versions. If immediate patching is not possible, consider disabling GlobalProtect or implementing compensating controls such as restricting GlobalProtect access to trusted sources via firewall policies.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

PAN-OS 10.2.4 or later (verify latest available 10.2.x LTS or current stable release)

  1. 1. Identify the current PAN-OS version by navigating to Device > Setup > Operations or using 'show system info' in the CLI
  2. 2. Confirm if GlobalProtect is enabled on the firewall (this vulnerability only affects systems with GlobalProtect configured)
  3. 3. Download the fixed PAN-OS version from the Palo Alto Networks Customer Support Portal
  4. 4. Upload the new PAN-OS image to the firewall via Panorama or directly to the device
  5. 5. Schedule a maintenance window and install the update, following Palo Alto Networks upgrade best practices
  6. 6. After upgrade, verify the PAN-OS version matches the fixed release and confirm GlobalProtect functionality
  7. 7. Review system logs to ensure no compromise occurred prior to patching
Caveat Review PAN-OS release notes for any feature changes between current and fixed version; test in staging environment before production deployment

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

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