Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw
CVE-2024-8687
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: 0.004 (33.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw — versions All
- Palo Alto Networks Globalprotect App — versions 5.1.0, 5.2.0, 6.0.0
- Palo Alto Networks Pan-os — versions 11.1.0, 11.2.0, 11.0.0
- Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access — versions 10.2.0
- Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect — versions 6.2.0
- Paloaltonetworks Pan-os — versions 11.0.0
- Paloaltonetworks Prisma_access
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-8687?
- CVE-2024-8687 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw, classified under Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-09-11.
- How severe is CVE-2024-8687?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-8687 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.