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Critical · 10.0 Known exploited · Ransomware Scanner template Public exploit CVE-2024-3400 EUVD-2024-31989GHSA-v475-xhc9-wfxg

PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Creation Leads to OS Command Injection Vulnerability in GlobalProtect

Published Apr 12, 2024 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Assigned by palo_alto

Vendor: Palo Alto Networks Product: Cloud NGFW Product: PAN-OS Product: Prisma Access Category: Network devices

Description

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 10.2.0 – < 10.2.9-h1, 11.0.0 – < 11.0.4-h1, 11.1.0 – < 11.1.2-h3 9.0.0
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW — All
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access — All

Public exploits

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Metasploit 1 module

GitHub 45 repositories · most starred shown

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Automated scanner template

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