CVE-2024-8688

PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Description

An improper neutralization of matching symbols vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS command line interface (CLI) enables authenticated administrators (including read-only administrators) with access to the CLI to to read arbitrary files on the firewall.

Remediation

Solution:

  • This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 9.1.15, PAN-OS 10.0.10, PAN-OS 10.1.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory paloaltonetworks.com
Affected: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Affected: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8688 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8688?
CVE-2024-8688 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-8688?
To fix CVE-2024-8688: This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 9.1.15, PAN-OS 10.0.10, PAN-OS 10.1.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.
Is CVE-2024-8688 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-8688 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-2024-8688?
CVE-2024-8688 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access.
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