How severe is CVE-2024-5911?

CVE-2024-5911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5911 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5911?

CVE-2024-5911 affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5911?

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

Does CVE-2024-5911 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5911 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47043.

When was CVE-2024-5911 published?

CVE-2024-5911 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5911

CVE-2024-5911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
CVSS v4: 7.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47043
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software enables an authenticated read-write administrator with access to the web interface to disrupt system processes and crash the Panorama. Repeated attacks eventually cause the Panorama to enter maintenance mode, which requires manual intervention to bring the Panorama back online.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5911?: An arbitrary file upload vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software enables an authenticated read-write administrator with access to the web interface to disrupt system processes and crash the Panorama. Repeated attacks eventually cause the Panorama to enter maintenance mode, which requires manual intervention to bring the Panorama back online.
How severe is CVE-2024-5911?: CVE-2024-5911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5911 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5911?: CVE-2024-5911 affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5911?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5911 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5911 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47043.
When was CVE-2024-5911 published?: CVE-2024-5911 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5911

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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