CVE-2024-3400

Name: CVE-2024-3400
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-12T08:15:06.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 100.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3400 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 100.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

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

EPSS Probability

100.00%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 19, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.0
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.1
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.2
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.3
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.5
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.6
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.7
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.8
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.9
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.0
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.1
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.2
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.3
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.1.0
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.1.1
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.1.2

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400Vendor Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/Technical Description, Vendor Advisory
https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-3400Vendor Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-3400/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2024/04/more-on-the-pan-os-cve/Technical Description, Vendor Advisory
https://www.volexity.com/blog/2024/04/12/zero-day-exploitation-of-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-in-globalprotect-cve-2024-3400/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-3400US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3400?

How severe is CVE-2024-3400?

CVE-2024-3400 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 100.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3400?

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Source: NVD / NIST