Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability

CRITICAL 10.0EXPLOITED (CISA KEV)CVE-2024-3400 · Published 12/04/2024 · updated 17/06/2026

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability. Actively exploited: CISA added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 12/04/2024. Patch affected systems as an emergency. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

Package	Affected versions	Patched versions
PAN-OS Palo Alto Networks	Versions not published yet (product named by CISA KEV)

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.

References

security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 · Vendor Advisory
unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400 · Exploit
paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve · Technical Description
volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400 · Exploit
cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog · US Government Resource
CISA KEV · CVE-2024-3400

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