CVE-2024-9463
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitAn 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, and device API keys of PAN-OS firewalls.
Published Oct 10, 2024 · Updated Oct 21, 2025 · Also known as TR-24-1651
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-9463 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.9 v4) affecting Expedition (Paloaltonetworks).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 15, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Expedition 1.2.96.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
9.9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/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:Amber
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
99%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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, and device API keys of PAN-OS firewalls.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Nov 14, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 15, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 15, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Nov 14, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
61 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ExpeditionPaloaltonetworks | 1.2.0, 1.2.10, 1.2.11, 1.2.12, 1.2.13, 1.2.14, 1.2.15, 1.2.16 | 1.2.96 |
Patched Releases
Expedition
1.2.96
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 10, 2024
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 15, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 15, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Nov 14, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Nov 14, 2024
Last updated
Oct 21, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9468
- advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9469
- advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9471
- advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9473
- advisoryhttps://security.paloaltonetworks.com/PAN-SA-2024-0010
FAQ
Common Questions.
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, and device API keys of PAN-OS firewalls.
Affected: Expedition (Paloaltonetworks) versions 1.2.0, 1.2.10, 1.2.11, 1.2.12, 1.2.13, 1.2.14, 1.2.15, 1.2.16. 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 Oct 15, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Dec 5, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Expedition 1.2.96.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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