CVE-2024-8688: pan-os — Fix

Description

An improper neutralization of matching symbols vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS command line interface (CLI) enables authenticated administrators (including read-only administrators) with access to the CLI to to read arbitrary files on the firewall.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-155 CWE-155

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	9.1.0 — 9.1.15
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	10.0.0 — 10.0.10
paloaltonetworks	pan-os	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8688

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-8688? +

An improper neutralization of matching symbols vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS command line interface (CLI) enables authenticated administrators (including read-only administrators) with access to the CLI to to read arbitrary files on the firewall. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-8688? +

CVE-2024-8688 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8688? +

CVE-2024-8688 affects products from paloaltonetworks, specifically: pan-os. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-8688? +

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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