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CVE-2024-3400

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.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 12 Apr 2024.

Severity
Critical 10.0
Published
12 Apr 2024
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OSServers and applications · cpe:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os
  • Version 11.1.2-h1
  • Version 11.1.2
  • Version 11.1.1
  • Version 11.1.0-h2
All 52 release lines
  • Version 10.2.0
  • Version 10.2.0-h1
  • Version 10.2.0-h2
  • Version 10.2.1
  • Version 10.2.1-h1
  • Version 10.2.2
  • Version 10.2.2-h1
  • Version 10.2.2-h2
  • Version 10.2.2-h4
  • Version 10.2.3
  • Version 10.2.3-h2
  • Version 10.2.3-h4
  • Version 10.2.3-h9
  • Version 10.2.3-h11
  • Version 10.2.3-h12
  • Version 10.2.4
  • Version 10.2.4-h2
  • Version 10.2.4-h3
  • Version 10.2.4-h4
  • Version 10.2.4-h10
  • Version 10.2.5
  • Version 10.2.5-h1
  • Version 10.2.5-h4
  • Version 10.2.6
  • Version 10.2.6-h1
  • Version 10.2.7
  • Version 10.2.7-h1
  • Version 10.2.7-h3
  • Version 10.2.7-h6
  • Version 10.2.8
  • Version 10.2.9
  • Version 11.0.0
  • Version 11.0.0-h1
  • Version 11.0.0-h2
  • Version 11.0.1
  • Version 11.0.1-h2
  • Version 11.0.1-h3
  • Version 11.0.2
  • Version 11.0.2-h1
  • Version 11.0.2-h2
  • Version 11.0.2-h3
  • Version 11.0.3
  • Version 11.0.3-h1
  • Version 11.0.3-h3
  • Version 11.0.3-h5
  • Version 11.0.4
  • Version 11.1.0
  • Version 11.1.0-h1
  • Version 11.1.0-h2
  • Version 11.1.1
  • Version 11.1.2
  • Version 11.1.2-h1

Known exploited

CISA name
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability
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.
Due for US agencies
19 Apr 2024
Used in ransomware
Yes, known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3400
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-3400