CVE-2024-8688: PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability in the Command Line Interface (CLI) (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Sep 11, 2024
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Updated

An improper neutralization of matching symbols vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS command line interface (CLI) enables authenticated administrators (including read-only administrators) with access to the CLI to to read arbitrary files on the firewall.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=9.1.0<9.1.15
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS>=10.0.0<10.0.10
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS=10.1.0
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS<9.1.15, =9.1, <10.0.10, =10.0, <10.1.1, =10.1
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

Remediation

Information

This issue is fixed in PAN-OS 9.1.15, PAN-OS 10.0.10, PAN-OS 10.1.1, and all later PAN-OS versions.

Event History

Sep 11, 2024
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8688?

CVE-2024-8688 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8688?

To fix CVE-2024-8688, update your Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS to the latest version as per the vendor's security advisories.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-8688?

CVE-2024-8688 affects authenticated administrators, including read-only administrators, using specific versions of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

4

What could an attacker achieve with CVE-2024-8688?

An attacker leveraging CVE-2024-8688 could read arbitrary files on the firewall, compromising sensitive system data.

5

What versions of PAN-OS are impacted by CVE-2024-8688?

CVE-2024-8688 affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS versions prior to 9.1.15, 10.0.10, and includes version 10.1.0.

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