Web sessions in the management interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software do not expire…
CVE-2024-0008 is a high-severity vulnerability in PAN-OS from Palo Alto Networks, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. The record lists versions 9.0.17-h2, 9.0.18, 9.1.17 as the first without the flaw, so updating PAN-OS to one of those releases or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.5% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update PAN-OS to 9.0.17-h2 or 9.0.18 or 9.1.17 or 10.0.12-h1, whichever matches your release line, or a later version.
- Read the advisory on security.paloaltonetworks.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | PAN-OS | 9.0 up to, but not including, 9.0.17-h2; 9.0 up to, but not including, 9.0.18; 9.1 up to, but not including, 9.1.17; 10.0 up to, but not including, 10.0.12-h1; 10.0 up to, but not including, 10.0.13; 10.1 up to, but not including, 10.1.10-h1; 10.1 up to, but not including, 10.1.11; 10.2 up to, but not including, 10.2.5; and 1 more ranges | 9.0.17-h2, 9.0.18, 9.1.17, 10.0.12-h1, 10.0.13, 10.1.10-h1 |
| Palo Alto Networks | Prisma Access | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| Palo Alto Networks | Cloud NGFW | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.6 | Medium | CNA (paloaltonetworks.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 | High | NVD |
Official description
Web sessions in the management interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software do not expire in certain situations, making it susceptible to unauthorized access.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other vulnerabilities in PAN-OS
- 7.2 High severity
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Exploited
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.2 High severity
- 9.9 Critical severity
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