Is CVE-2024-9474 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-9474 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-9474 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-9474 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-9474?

CVE-2024-9474 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2024-9474

Published: November 18, 2024

EPSS:94.18%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.9th

Official Description

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation through the web-based management interface for several PAN products, including firewalls and VPN concentrators.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface OS Command Injection Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2024-11-18Federal patch deadline: 2024-12-09⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Additionally, the management interfaces for affected devices should not be exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet.

Risk Analysis

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation through the web-based management interface. This affects several PAN products, including firewalls and VPN concentrators. With a high EPSS score of 0.94184 and active exploitation, this is a critical vulnerability.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable through the web-based management interface, allowing for privilege escalation.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates and patches for Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS immediately. Restrict access to the web-based management interface to trusted administrators and networks only.

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-2024-9474 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-2024-9474 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.