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CVE-2024-3400 Detail

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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Hyperlink Resource
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 Vendor Advisory 
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 Vendor Advisory 
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/ Exploit  Vendor Advisory 
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/ Exploit  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/ Technical Description  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/ Technical Description  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory 
https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory 

This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability Name Date Added Due Date Required Action
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability 04/12/2024 04/19/2024 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.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') cwe source acceptance level NIST   Palo Alto Networks, Inc.  
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation Palo Alto Networks, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-3400
NVD Published Date:
04/12/2024
NVD Last Modified:
11/29/2024
Source:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.