CVE-2024-8687: pan-os — Fix

Description

An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a GlobalProtect end user to learn both the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode. After the password or passcode is known, end users can uninstall, disable, or disconnect GlobalProtect even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-497 CWE-497

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	8.1.0 — 8.1.25
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	9.0.0 — 9.0.17
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	9.1.0 — 9.1.16
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	10.0.0 — 10.0.12
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	10.1.0 — 10.1.9
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	10.2.0 — 10.2.4
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	All
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	5.1.0 — 5.1.12
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	5.2.0 — 5.2.13
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	6.0.0 — 6.0.7
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	6.1.0 — 6.1.2
paloaltonetworks	globalprotect	All
paloaltonetworks	prisma_access	All
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	< 10.2.9

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8687

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8687? +

An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a GlobalProtect end user to learn both the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode. After the password or passcode is known, end users can uninstall, disable, or disconnect GlobalProtect even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-8687? +

CVE-2024-8687 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8687? +

CVE-2024-8687 affects products from paloaltonetworks, specifically: globalprotect, pan-os, prisma_access. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8687? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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