// CVE

CVE-2024-3400

Critical 10.0

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS

10.0CVSS
100%EPSS
CISA KEV

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.

How to defend:
  • 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 →

← Back to the Threat Radar

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.