CVE-2024-0012
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAn authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges to perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other…
Published Nov 20, 2024 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as TR-24-1863
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-0012 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v4) affecting PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks), Cloud NGFW, Prisma Access.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 18, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 10.2.12-h2, PAN-OS 11.0.6-h1, PAN-OS 11.1.5-h1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
9.3
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:H/U:Red
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges to perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474 https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474 .
The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the management web interface by restricting access to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practice deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 .
This issue is applicable only to PAN-OS 10.2, PAN-OS 11.0, PAN-OS 11.1, and PAN-OS 11.2 software.
Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Nov 18, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 18, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Additionally, management interface for affected devices should not be exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet.
Affected Products
143 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PAN-OSPaloaltonetworks | 10.2.0, 10.2.0-h1, 10.2.0-h2, 10.2.0-h3, 10.2.1, 10.2.10, 10.2.10-h2, 10.2.10-h3 | 11.2.4-h1 |
| Cloud NGFW | See advisory | n/a |
| Prisma Access | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
PAN-OS
10.2.12-h2, 11.0.6-h1, 11.1.5-h1, 11.2.4-h1
Timeline
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 18, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 18, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Nov 18, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 18, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Nov 20, 2024
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function
References
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0012
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges to perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabil…
Affected: PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks) versions 10.2.0, 10.2.0-h1, 10.2.0-h2, 10.2.0-h3, 10.2.1, 10.2.10, 10.2.10-h2, 10.2.10-h3; Cloud NGFW; Prisma Access. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 18, 2024 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Nov 18, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Dec 9, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 10.2.12-h2, PAN-OS 11.0.6-h1, PAN-OS 11.1.5-h1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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