Non-Privileged User Disables GlobalProtect App in Configurations Allowing Passcode Disablement
CVE-2024-2431

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Status
Globalprotect App
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

Summary

A vulnerability exists within the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that permits a non-privileged user to disable the application under specific configurations that allow such actions using a passcode. This could lead to unauthorized access and security bypass, posing a significant risk to network integrity. Organizations leveraging GlobalProtect for secure network access should assess the impact of this issue on their system configurations and take the necessary precautions to mitigate any potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

GlobalProtect App 6.0 < 6.0.4

GlobalProtect App 5.1 < 5.1.12

GlobalProtect App 5.2 < 5.2.13

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2431

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database

Credit

Palo Alto Networks thanks AIG Red Team and Stephen Collyer for discovering and reporting this issue.
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