CVE-2024-9464: Expedition: Authenticated OS Command Injection Vulnerability Leads to Firewall Admin Credential Disclosure

Published Oct 9, 2024
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Updated

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an authenticated 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 Software

1 affected component
Palo Alto Networks Expedition>=1.2.0<1.2.96

Remediation

Information

The fixes for all listed issues are available in Expedition 1.2.96, and all later Expedition versions. All Expedition usernames, passwords, and API keys should be rotated after upgrading to the fixed version of Expedition. All firewall usernames, passwords, and API keys processed by Expedition should be rotated after updating.

Event History

Oct 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionWeakness
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:59 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:59 PM
Nov 7, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:03 PM
Nov 8, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:42 PM
Nov 14, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:01 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9464?

CVE-2024-9464 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands as root.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9464?

To fix CVE-2024-9464, upgrade Palo Alto Networks Expedition to a version beyond 1.2.96.

3

What impact does CVE-2024-9464 have on users?

CVE-2024-9464 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, including usernames, passwords, and device configurations.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2024-9464?

CVE-2024-9464 affects authenticated users of Palo Alto Networks Expedition versions between 1.2.0 and 1.2.96.

5

Can CVE-2024-9464 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2024-9464 requires authentication, so it cannot be exploited remotely without valid user credentials.

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