Privilege escalation in PAN-OS XML API
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-9471 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-269 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Palo Alto PAN-OS Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Improper privilege management
EUVDB-ID: #VU98343
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9471
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management in the XML API. A remote authenticated PAN-OS administrator with restricted privileges to use a compromised XML API key can perform actions as a higher privileged PAN-OS administrator beyond what the XML API permits.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPalo Alto PAN-OS: 9.0 - 11.0.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:9.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:9.1.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:9-1-16-h3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:10.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:10.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9471
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
