CVE-2024-3400
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Summary
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 atta…
Published: 2024-04-12
Analysis
🟠 High — imminent exploitation
How it's exploited: Exploitable over the network (internet-reachable), unauthenticated, no user interaction, and with low complexity. The flaw can pivot to other components (scope changed).
⚠️ Critical combo: remote, unauthenticated and no interaction → trivial to automate.
Impact: Full compromise (confidentiality, integrity and availability).
Status: Exploit probability (EPSS, 30 days): 100% — high.
- Apply the vendor patch according to risk priority.
- Reduce exposure: keep it off the internet; firewall, VPN or network segmentation.
- Detect: turn this CVE into detection rules.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
The vector encodes how it's exploited (translated above, in the analysis). Break it down in the CVSS tool →
Sources: CISA KEV · EPSS · FIRST.org · NVD. Analysis derived from the CVSS vector and exploitation status (no AI). Informational; always verify against the vendor's official advisory.