CVE-2024-2431

GlobalProtect App: Local User Can Disable GlobalProtect

Description

An issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app enables a non-privileged user to disable the GlobalProtect app in configurations that allow a user to disable GlobalProtect with a passcode.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.12, GlobalProtect app 5.2.13, GlobalProtect app 6.0.4, GlobalProtect app 6.1.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.

Workaround:

  • You can mitigate this issue by setting "Allow User to Disable GlobalProtect App" to "Disallow" or "Allow with Ticket."

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2431

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2431?
CVE-2024-2431 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2431?
To fix CVE-2024-2431: This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 5.1.12, GlobalProtect app 5.2.13, GlobalProtect app 6.0.4, GlobalProtect app 6.1.1, and all later GlobalProtect app versions.
Is CVE-2024-2431 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-2431 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-2431?
CVE-2024-2431 affects Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App.
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