How severe is CVE-2024-5913?

CVE-2024-5913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-5913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5913?

CVE-2024-5913 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5913?

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

Does CVE-2024-5913 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-5913 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47045.

When was CVE-2024-5913 published?

CVE-2024-5913 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-5913

CVE-2024-5913 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47045
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An improper input validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an attacker with the ability to tamper with the physical file system to elevate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-5913?: An improper input validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an attacker with the ability to tamper with the physical file system to elevate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2024-5913?: CVE-2024-5913 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-5913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-5913?: CVE-2024-5913 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5913?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-5913 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-5913 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47045.
When was CVE-2024-5913 published?: CVE-2024-5913 was published on 2024-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-5913

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.1.14:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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