CVE-2024-0012
CRITICAL CISA KEVCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges to perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474 https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474 . The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the management web interface by re
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 11/18/2024
- Patch Due Date
- 12/9/2024
- Ransomware Use
- Known
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Additionally, management interface for affected devices should not be exposed to untrusted networks, including the internet.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 11/18/2024
- Last Modified
- 11/4/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-0012?
An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges to perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474 https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474 . The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the management web interface by re
Is CVE-2024-0012 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-0012 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 12/9/2024.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-0012?
CVE-2024-0012 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2024-0012 affecting your environment?
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