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CVE-2024-5918

4.3 · MEDIUM
Published Nov 14, 2024 paloaltonetworks CWE-295 EPSS 0.18% (7th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-5918 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting paloaltonetworks pan-os. It was published on November 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authorized user with a specially crafted client certificate to connect to an impacted GlobalProtect portal or GlobalProtect gateway as a different legitimate user. This attack is possible only if you "Allow Authentication with User Credentials OR Client Certificate."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paloaltonetworks. Update pan-os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
paloaltonetworks pan-os >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.11 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5918?

CVE-2024-5918 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting paloaltonetworks pan-os. It was published on November 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5918?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-5918?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from paloaltonetworks. Update pan-os to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-5918?

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