CVE-2024-8686: PAN-OS: Command Injection Vulnerability (Severity: HIGH)

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

A command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands as root on the firewall.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=11.2.0<=11.2.2
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=11.2.2
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 11.2.3 and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Sep 11, 2024
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8686?

CVE-2024-8686 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary commands as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8686?

To remediate CVE-2024-8686, upgrade Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to version 11.2.3 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8686?

CVE-2024-8686 affects authenticated administrators of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS version 11.2.2 and earlier.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-8686?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-8686 can lead to unauthorized access and control over the firewall, potentially compromising the entire network.

5

Is there a public proof of concept for CVE-2024-8686?

As of now, there are no known public proofs of concept available for exploiting CVE-2024-8686.

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