CVE-2024-5910
Published: November 7, 2024
Official Description
Palo Alto Networks Expedition contains a missing authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to takeover an Expedition admin account and potentially access configuration secrets, credentials, and other data.
CISA KEV Advisory
Palo Alto Networks Expedition Missing Authentication Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks Expedition contains a missing authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to takeover an Expedition admin account and potentially access configuration secrets, credentials, and other data.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
Palo Alto Networks Expedition contains a missing authentication vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to compromise an admin account. This high-severity flaw has a very high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.91029). Its presence in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, indicating an urgent need for action.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. Attackers can gain control of an Expedition admin account, potentially accessing sensitive configuration secrets and credentials remotely.
Organizations using Palo Alto Networks Expedition should apply the latest security updates immediately. Restrict network access to the Expedition management interface to trusted sources only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-5910 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-2024-5910 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.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-5910 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1