RCE in Palo Alto Networks Expedition
CVE-2024-9463
An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedition, resulting in disclosure of usernames, cleartext passwords, device configurations…
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.985 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Palo Alto Networks Expedition — versions 1.2.0
- Paloaltonetworks Expedition
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com (vendor-advisory, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9463?
- CVE-2024-9463 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2024-10-09.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9463?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-9463 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2024-9463 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2024-11-14), indicating it is being actively exploited. 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.