CVE-2024-9474
MediumExploitedPublic exploitA privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges.
Published Nov 18, 2024 · Updated Aug 4, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-9474 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.9 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 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including PAN-OS 10.1.14, PAN-OS 10.2.12, PAN-OS 11.0.6.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v4
6.9
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/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)
95%
Higher than 99.8% 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
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges.
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, the management interfaces for affected devices should not be exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet.
Affected Products
12 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PAN-OSPaloaltonetworks | 10.1.14, 10.1.14-h2, 10.1.14-h4, 10.2.12, 10.2.12-h1, 11.0.6, 11.1.5, 11.2.4 | 10.1.14 |
| Cloud NGFW | See advisory | n/a |
| Prisma Access | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
PAN-OS
10.1.14, 10.2.12, 11.0.6, 11.1.5, 11.2.4, 10.1.14-h6, 10.2.12-h2, 11.0.6-h1, 11.1.5-h1, 11.2.4-h1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 18, 2024
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
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- advisoryVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges.
Affected: PAN-OS (Paloaltonetworks) versions 10.1.14, 10.1.14-h2, 10.1.14-h4, 10.2.12, 10.2.12-h1, 11.0.6, 11.1.5, 11.2.4; 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 10.1.14, PAN-OS 10.2.12, PAN-OS 11.0.6.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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