CVE-2024-3400
PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Creation Leads to OS Command Injection Vulnerability in GlobalProtect
- Published
- Apr 12, 2024
- Updated
- Oct 21, 2025
- Assigning CNA
- palo_alto
- Evidence observed
- Apr 12, 2024
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HHigh · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 100.0%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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CISA Known Exploited
This CVE appears in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Summary
A command injection as a result of arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software for specific PAN-OS versions and distinct feature configurations may enable an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall. Cloud NGFW, Panorama appliances, and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Sources
39- CVE-2024-3400Exploit
Global Protec Palo Alto File Write Exploit
- CVE-2024-3400Exploit
Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2024-3400, a command injection in Palo Alto GlobalProtect. Scans targets, triggers RCE, and retrieves configuration files for unauthorized access.
- CVE-2024-3400Exploit
Python script to detect and exploit CVE-2024-3400 arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks firewalls by checking status codes and creating test files.
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