Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability
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.
What happened
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.
CISA lists it as exploited, added 12 Apr 2024.
Does it affect you
Names Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Enter the product and version you run to place it against the affected range the vendor published.
What to do
- Follow the vendor advisory for the fixed release and any interim mitigation.
security.paloaltonetworks.com - Follow the vendor advisory for the fixed release and any interim mitigation.
unit42.paloaltonetworks.com - Follow the vendor advisory for the fixed release and any interim mitigation.
paloaltonetworks.com - 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.
cisa.gov
CISA’s notes for this entry:
Affected, as published to NVD
- panos
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS: exactly 10.2.0
The record
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Published
- 12 Apr 2024, last modified 17 Jun 2026 (NVD)
- Severity
- CVSS 3.1 base score 10.0, Critical — computed here from the vector; NVD states 10.0.
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation, CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') (NVD; names by MITRE)
- Exploitation
- Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue since 12 Apr 2024; federal remediation due 19 Apr 2024. CISA records known use in ransomware campaigns. CISA entry
- Exploit probability
- EPSS 100.0%, 100th percentile — FIRST, scored 23 Oct 2026. FIRST EPSS
- Vendor
- Palo Alto Networks · PAN-OS (CISA)
References on the NVD record
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400Vendor Advisory
- unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/ExploitVendor Advisory
- paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/Technical DescriptionVendor Advisory
- volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-3400US Government Resource
Sources
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