CVE-2024-8687

Name: CVE-2024-8687
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-11T17:15:14.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-8687 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a GlobalProtect end user to learn both the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode. After the password or passcode is known, end users can uninstall, disable, or disconnect GlobalProtect even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a GlobalProtect end user to learn both the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode. After the password or passcode is known, end users can uninstall, disable, or disconnect GlobalProtect even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

CVSS 4.0

6.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:A/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

EPSS Probability

0.40%

32.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-497

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.25
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.17
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.16
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.12
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.9
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.2.0, < 10.2.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.0
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 5.1.0, < 5.1.12
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 5.2.0, < 5.2.13
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 6.0.0, < 6.0.7
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	>= 6.1.0, < 6.1.2
Paloaltonetworks	Globalprotect	6.2.0
Paloaltonetworks	Prisma Access	All versions

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8687Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8687?

How severe is CVE-2024-8687?

CVE-2024-8687 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8687?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-8687?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST