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Is CVE-2024-0012 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 18 Nov 2024

Gociux · Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2024-0012, Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface Authentication Bypass Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Nov 2024, the day it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, an internet-facing product of the kind attackers use for initial access. If you run it, CISA's required action is: 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.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 18 Nov 2024
ransomwareKnownused in campaigns
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.3CVSS 4.0 · critical
US federal due9 Dec 2024BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the web-based management interface for several PAN-OS products, including firewalls and VPN concentrators.

VendorPalo Alto Networks (16 exploited CVEs in KEV)
ProductPAN-OS
VulnerabilityPalo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-306
Published18 Nov 2024
Added to KEV18 Nov 2024
Reported by (CNA)palo_alto

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for PAN-OS in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Palo Alto Networks CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. 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.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 18 Nov 2024.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Palo Alto Networks.

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References

Questions

Is CVE-2024-0012 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-0012 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 18 Nov 2024, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2024-0012 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2024-0012?

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. Check Palo Alto Networks's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected PAN-OS and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in November 2024 · Palo Alto Networks scorecard · act-now radar.

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