CVE-2024-3400 CRITICAL

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

Vendor Palo Alto Networks
Product PAN-OS
Weakness CWE-77
KEV Status Known Exploited
Ransomware Used in campaigns
Published April 12, 2024
Last update October 21, 2025
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CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

CISA mandated remediation

02CISA Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions as they become available. Otherwise, users with vulnerable versions of affected devices should enable Threat Prevention IDs available from the vendor. See the vendor bulletin for more details and a patch release schedule.

Key dates

03Disclosure timeline

April 12, 2024 CVE published
October 21, 2025 Record updated