CVE-2024-9474:The CVE-2024-9474 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. It allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges.

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This vulnerability is specific to the PAN-OS software and allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges. The risk is highest when you allow access to the management interface from external IP addresses on the internet. The worst impact is that a malicious administrator is able to tamper with the system integrity. The vulnerability has been assigned a medium severity rating with a CVSS base score of 6.9.

Overview

The vulnerability is present in the PAN-OS software versions 10.1.0 to 10.1.14-h6, 10.2.0 to 10.2.12-h2, 11.0.0 to 11.0.6-h1, 11.1.0 to 11.1.5-h1, and 11.2.0 to 11.2.4-h1. Other products from Palo Alto Networks, such as Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access, are not affected by this vulnerability. The vulnerability was discovered by the Deep Product Security Research Team at Palo Alto Networks.

Remediation

The issue is fixed in PAN-OS 10.1.14-h6, PAN-OS 10.2.12-h2, PAN-OS 11.0.6-h1, PAN-OS 11.1.5-h1, PAN-OS 11.2.4-h1, and all later PAN-OS versions. In addition, fixes are available for other TAC-preferred and commonly deployed maintenance releases. It is strongly recommended to secure access to the management interface according to best practice deployment guidelines. Specifically, access to the management interface should be restricted to only trusted internal IP addresses to prevent external access from the internet.

References

  1. Palo Alto Networks Security Advisory: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474
  2. Watchtowr Labs: https://labs.watchtowr.com/pots-and-pans-aka-an-sslvpn-palo-alto-pan-os-cve-2024-0012-and-cve-2024-9474/
  3. Github Exploit: https://github.com/k4nfr3/CVE-2024-9474
  4. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2024-9474
  5. Unit42 PaloAltoNetworks: https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-0012-cve-2024-9474/

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  5. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  6. Utilities
    Utilities
  7. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  8. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  9. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  12. Information
    Information
  13. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  14. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  15. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  16. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  17. Construction
    Construction
  18. Mining
    Mining
  19. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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