How severe is CVE-2024-3400?

CVE-2024-3400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3400 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-3400 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-04-12, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3400?

CVE-2024-3400 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3400?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2024-3400 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3400 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31989. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-04-12).

When was CVE-2024-3400 published?

CVE-2024-3400 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3400

CVE-2024-3400 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2024-04-12). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 100% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2024-04-12)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31989
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2024-04-12)
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3400?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-3400?: CVE-2024-3400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3400 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2024-3400 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2024-04-12, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3400?: CVE-2024-3400 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 52 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3400?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2024-3400 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3400 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31989. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2024-04-12).
When was CVE-2024-3400 published?: CVE-2024-3400 was published on 2024-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (52)

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