CVE-2024-9474:A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software 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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CVE-2024-9474 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. This vulnerability allows an administrator with access to the management web interface to execute actions on the firewall with elevated root privileges. The risk is heightened when the management interface is accessible from the internet or untrusted networks. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability. Palo Alto Networks has observed threat activity exploiting this vulnerability against a limited number of management web interfaces exposed to external internet traffic.

Overview

  • CVE ID: CVE-2024-9474
  • Vendor: Palo Alto Networks
  • Affected Products:
    • PAN-OS (versions prior to 10.1.14-h6, 10.2.12-h2, 11.0.6-h1, 11.1.5-h1, and 11.2.4-h1)
    • Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are unaffected.
  • Severity: Medium (CVSS base score: 6.9)
  • Impact: High integrity impact, potential for unauthorized actions on the firewall.
  • Attack Vector: Network
  • Privileges Required: High

Remediation

To mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability, Palo Alto Networks recommends the following actions:

  1. Upgrade PAN-OS: Update to the fixed versions:
    • 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
    • All later PAN-OS versions.
  2. Restrict Access: Secure access to the management interface by limiting it to trusted internal IP addresses only, thereby preventing external access from the internet.
  3. Review Best Practices: Consult Palo Alto Networks' best practice guidelines for securing management access:

References

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

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  2. Identify True Risk.
  3. Proactively Mitigate Threats.

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