CVE-2024-9474

Name: CVE-2024-9474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-18T16:15:29.78+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.9/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 94.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-9474 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 94.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

CVSS 4.0

6.9/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/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:U/V:C/RE:H/U:Red

EPSS Probability

94.77%

99.8th 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 Dec 9, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.14
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.2.0, < 10.2.12
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 11.0.0, < 11.0.6
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 11.1.0, < 11.1.5
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 11.2.0, < 11.2.4
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.1.14
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	10.2.12
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.0.6
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.1.5
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	11.2.4

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474Vendor Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-0012-cve-2024-9474/Press/Media Coverage, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/k4nfr3/CVE-2024-9474Exploit
https://labs.watchtowr.com/pots-and-pans-aka-an-sslvpn-palo-alto-pan-os-cve-2024-0012-and-cve-2024-9474/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-9474US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-9474?

How severe is CVE-2024-9474?

CVE-2024-9474 has a CVSS score of 6.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 94.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-9474?

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