# CVE-2024-3400: PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Creation Leads to OS Command Injection Vulnerability in GlobalProtect

> CVE-2024-3400 (GitHub advisory GHSA-v475-xhc9-wfxg) is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, classed as Improper Input Validation (CWE-20), in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access. No fixed version has been published yet. CISA lists it as a known exploited vulnerability (added 12 Apr 2024).

Canonical page: https://cveminer.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-2024-3400

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| CVE | CVE-2024-3400 |
| GHSA | GHSA-v475-xhc9-wfxg |
| Severity | Critical |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H` (GitHub Advisory Database) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 10.0 `CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H` (CVE.org) |
| CWE | CWE-20 Improper Input Validation; CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') |
| EPSS | 99.99% (higher than 99.9% of CVEs) |
| CISA KEV | Listed 12 Apr 2024, due 19 Apr 2024 |
| SSVC | exploitation active, automatable yes, technical impact total |
| Published | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Modified | 22 Oct 2025 |

## Description

A command injection 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.

Fixes for PAN-OS 10.2, PAN-OS 11.0, and PAN-OS 11.1 are in development and are expected to be released by April 14, 2024. Cloud NGFW, Panorama appliances, and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability. All other versions of PAN-OS are also not impacted.

## Affected packages

| Package | Ecosystem | PURL | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | Vendor product | none | >= 10.2.0, < 10.2.9-h1; >= 11.0.0, < 11.0.4-h1; >= 11.1.0, < 11.1.2-h3 | no fix |
| Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW | Vendor product | none | not published | no fix |
| Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access | Vendor product | none | not published | no fix |

## Questions

**What is the GHSA ID for CVE-2024-3400?**

GitHub tracks CVE-2024-3400 as GHSA-v475-xhc9-wfxg.

**What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-3400?**

CVE-2024-3400 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical), vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Other published scores: CVSS 3.1 10.0.

**Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3400?**

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (Vendor product): >= 10.2.0, < 10.2.9-h1; >= 11.0.0, < 11.0.4-h1; >= 11.1.0, < 11.1.2-h3. Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW (Vendor product): version range not published. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access (Vendor product): version range not published.

**How do I fix CVE-2024-3400?**

No fixed version has been published yet. Check the advisory and references for mitigations, and watch the vendor for a release.

**Is CVE-2024-3400 exploited in the wild?**

CISA lists it as a known exploited vulnerability (added 12 Apr 2024). CISA's SSVC assessment rates exploitation as "active". EPSS estimates a 99.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.9% of CVEs.

## References

- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3400 (advisory)
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400 (advisory)
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v475-xhc9-wfxg (advisory)
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400 (article)
- https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400 (article)
- https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve (article)
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-3400

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