How severe is CVE-2024-2431?

CVE-2024-2431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-2431 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2431?

CVE-2024-2431 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2431?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-2431 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-2431 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27382.

When was CVE-2024-2431 published?

CVE-2024-2431 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-2431

CVE-2024-2431 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27382
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2024-03-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app enables a non-privileged user to disable the GlobalProtect app in configurations that allow a user to disable GlobalProtect with a passcode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-2431?: An issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app enables a non-privileged user to disable the GlobalProtect app in configurations that allow a user to disable GlobalProtect with a passcode.
How severe is CVE-2024-2431?: CVE-2024-2431 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-2431 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-2431?: CVE-2024-2431 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2431?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-2431 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-2431 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27382.
When was CVE-2024-2431 published?: CVE-2024-2431 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2431

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:-:*:*

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