How severe is CVE-2024-5908?

CVE-2024-5908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-5908 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5908?

CVE-2024-5908 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5908?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-5908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47040.

When was CVE-2024-5908 published?

CVE-2024-5908 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5908

CVE-2024-5908 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47040
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect
Published: 2024-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A problem with the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app can result in exposure of encrypted user credentials, used for connecting to GlobalProtect, in application logs. Normally, these application logs are only viewable by local users and are included when generating logs for troubleshooting purposes. This means that these encrypted credentials are exposed to recipients of the application logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5908?: A problem with the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app can result in exposure of encrypted user credentials, used for connecting to GlobalProtect, in application logs. Normally, these application logs are only viewable by local users and are included when generating logs for troubleshooting purposes. This means that these encrypted credentials are exposed to recipients of the application logs.
How severe is CVE-2024-5908?: CVE-2024-5908 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-5908 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5908?: CVE-2024-5908 affects Paloaltonetworks Globalprotect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-5908 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5908 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47040.
When was CVE-2024-5908 published?: CVE-2024-5908 was published on 2024-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5908

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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