Auth bypass in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw

CVE-2024-8691

A vulnerability in the GlobalProtect portal in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated GlobalProtect user to impersonate another GlobalProtect user. Active GlobalProtect users impersonated by an attacker who is…

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.003 (23.9th 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:N/I:H/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8691?
CVE-2024-8691 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2024-09-11.
How severe is CVE-2024-8691?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-8691 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.