How severe is CVE-2024-8687?

CVE-2024-8687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-8687 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-8687?

CVE-2024-8687 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-8687?

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-2024-8687 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-8687 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49346.

When was CVE-2024-8687 published?

CVE-2024-8687 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-8687

CVE-2024-8687 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v4: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49346
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Pan-os
Published: 2024-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a GlobalProtect end user to learn both the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode. After the password or passcode is known, end users can uninstall, disable, or disconnect GlobalProtect even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8687?: An information exposure vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables a GlobalProtect end user to learn both the configured GlobalProtect uninstall password and the configured disable or disconnect passcode. After the password or passcode is known, end users can uninstall, disable, or disconnect GlobalProtect even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.
How severe is CVE-2024-8687?: CVE-2024-8687 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-8687 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8687?: CVE-2024-8687 primarily affects Paloaltonetworks Pan-os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8687?: 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-2024-8687 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-8687 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49346.
When was CVE-2024-8687 published?: CVE-2024-8687 was published on 2024-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8687

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:prisma_access:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Paloaltonetworks Pan-os

CVE-2024-3400 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): A command injection as a result of arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto…
CVE-2020-2021 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): When Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authentication is enabled and the 'Validate Identity Provider…
CVE-2019-17440 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper restriction of communications to Log Forwarding Card (LFC) on PA-7000 Series devices with second-generation…
CVE-2012-6603 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The web management UI in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.12, 4.0.x before 4.0.10, and 4.1.x before 4.1.4 allows…
CVE-2012-6601 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The device-management command-line interface in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.12, 4.0.x before 4.0.10, and 4.1.x…
CVE-2012-6593 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 3.1.10 and 4.0.x before 4.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands…

All CVEs affecting Paloaltonetworks Pan-os →

Other CWE-497 vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-10264 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Certain models of NVR developed by Digiever has an Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability, allowing…
CVE-2026-27494 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 2.10.1, 2.9.3, and 1.123.22, an authenticated…
CVE-2025-47699 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere (CWE-497) in the Gallagher Morpho…
CVE-2025-44823 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Nagios Log Server before 2024R1.3.2 allows authenticated users to retrieve cleartext administrative API keys via a…
CVE-2026-14808 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Prog Management System developed by PROG MIS has a Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability, allowing…
CVE-2024-13999 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1.1.3, under certain circumstances, disclose the server's Active Directory (AD) or…

Browse all CWE-497 vulnerabilities →