#VU100596 Improper authentication in Palo Alto PAN-OS - CVE-2024-0012
Published: November 18, 2024 / Updated: June 13, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100596
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0012
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Palo Alto PAN-OS
Software vendor:
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authentication in the Management Web Interface. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild in conjunction with #VU100528 (CVE-2024-9474).
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.