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CVE-2024-3400

Critical
10.0
0.05.010.0
Year
2024
Published
Apr 12, 2024
Known Affected Devices
0
CVSS Score
10.0

What is 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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

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

Exploitable remotely over the network without requiring access to the local system.

AC
Attack Complexity
Low

No special conditions required. Exploit can be performed reliably and repeatedly.

PR
Privileges Required
None

No authentication required. Any anonymous user can exploit this vulnerability.

UI
User Interaction
None

No user interaction required. Exploit runs without any victim action.

S
Scope
Changed

Exploiting the vulnerability can affect other components beyond the vulnerable one.

C
Confidentiality Impact
High

Complete loss of confidentiality. All data on the component may be exposed.

I
Integrity Impact
High

Complete loss of integrity. Attacker can modify any file or data on the component.

A
Availability Impact
High

Complete denial of service. The component becomes fully unavailable.

Known Affected Devices

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-220 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-220R Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-410 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-450 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-460 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-820 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-850 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-1410 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-1420 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3220 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3250 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3260 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3410 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3420 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3430 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-3440 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5220 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5250 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5260 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5410 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5430 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5450 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-7050 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-7080 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-7500 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto VM-50 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto VM-100 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto VM-300 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto VM-500 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto VM-700 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Panorama M-100 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Panorama M-200 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Panorama M-500 Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto Panorama M-600

FAQ

How severe is CVE-2024-3400?

CVE-2024-3400 has a CVSS score of 10.0/10, rated as Critical. This is the highest severity level - immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What does the CVSS score mean for CVE-2024-3400?

CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) rates vulnerability severity from 0.0 to 10.0. CVE-2024-3400 scores 10.0/10 (Critical). Scores 9.0–10.0 are Critical, 7.0–8.9 are High, 4.0–6.9 are Medium, and below 4.0 are Low.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-3400?

The list of devices confirmed to be affected by CVE-2024-3400 is shown in the "Affected Devices" section above. Check your firmware version against the vendor security advisory and apply the latest patch.

How do I fix or mitigate CVE-2024-3400?

Apply the latest firmware or software update from the vendor. Check the References section above for official advisories and patch notes. If no patch is available, consider disabling the affected feature or isolating the device from untrusted networks.