Is CVE-2024-3400 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-3400 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-3400 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-3400 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3400?

CVE-2024-3400 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-3400

Published: April 12, 2024

EPSS:94.32%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect feature contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges on the firewall.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect feature contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges on the firewall.

Added to KEV: 2024-04-12Federal patch deadline: 2024-04-19⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

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.

Risk Analysis

This severe command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute commands with root privileges on the firewall. With an EPSS score of 0.94323, this vulnerability has a very high likelihood of exploitation and requires urgent attention.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV catalog. Its remote exploitability by an unauthenticated attacker makes it a critical threat.

Recommended Action

Apply the security updates provided by Palo Alto Networks for PAN-OS. If immediate patching is not possible, consult vendor advisories for potential temporary mitigations or workarounds.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-3400 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-3400 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.