Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks — PAN-OS
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.
10.0
100.0%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Changed
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Published
- Apr 12, 2024
- Modified
- Oct 21, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Apr 12, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Apr 19, 2024
CISA required action
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.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2024-3400, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2024-3400 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-3400?
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.
How severe is CVE-2024-3400?
CVE-2024-3400 has a CVSS base score of 10.0 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2024-3400 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2024-3400 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Apr 12, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation. It is also flagged as used in ransomware campaigns.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2024-3400?
100.0% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 100.0% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (100% percentile among all scored CVEs).
Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2024-3400?
Yes - a public Nuclei template referencing CVE-2024-3400 exist in public repositories we checked.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-3400?
CVE-2024-3400 is classified under CWE-77, CWE-20 (CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')).
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