How severe is CVE-2024-8686?

CVE-2024-8686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8686 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8686?

CVE-2024-8686 affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8686?

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-2024-8686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49345.

When was CVE-2024-8686 published?

CVE-2024-8686 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8686

CVE-2024-8686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49345
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands as root on the firewall.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8686?: A command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands as root on the firewall.
How severe is CVE-2024-8686?: CVE-2024-8686 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8686 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8686?: CVE-2024-8686 affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8686?: 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-2024-8686 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8686 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49345.
When was CVE-2024-8686 published?: CVE-2024-8686 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8686

Affected products (1)

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

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