CVE-2024-5908

Name: CVE-2024-5908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-12T17:15:53.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-5908 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A problem with the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app can result in exposure of encrypted user credentials, used for connecting to GlobalProtect, in application logs. Normally, these application logs are only viewable by local users and are included when generating logs for troubleshooting purposes. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A problem with the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app can result in exposure of encrypted user credentials, used for connecting to GlobalProtect, in application logs. Normally, these application logs are only viewable by local users and are included when generating logs for troubleshooting purposes. This means that these encrypted credentials are exposed to recipients of the application logs.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

CVSS 4.0

5.5/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 5.1, < 5.1.12
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 6.0, < 6.0.8
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 6.1, < 6.1.3
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 6.2, < 6.2.3

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5908Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5908Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5908?

How severe is CVE-2024-5908?

CVE-2024-5908 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5908?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST