CVE-2024-9474
HIGH CISA KEVCVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
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, the management interfaces 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-2024-9474?
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface to perform actions on the firewall with root privileges. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2024-9474 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-9474 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-2024-9474?
CVE-2024-9474 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
Is CVE-2024-9474 affecting your environment?
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