Executive Risk Summary
"A command injection vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software may enable an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall. This vulnerability affects specific PAN-OS versions and distinct feature configurations, but does not impact Cloud NGFW, Panorama appliances, and Prisma Access."
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Firmware Image
Target Asset PAN-OS
Standard Path Global Firmware
Manual Verification Required
This is a non-Windows asset (Palo Alto Networks). Use the target asset details and official path provided above to verify your current version against the official vendor advisories listed below.
Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Network connectivity may be disrupted during the patching process
Internal Work Notes
Unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in GlobalProtect feature of PAN-OS, requiring immediate patching to prevent potential root-level access
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Intelligence Sources
Official Advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400
Official Advisoryhttps://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/
Official Advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400
Official Advisoryhttps://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/
Official Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-3400
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