Attackers can elevate privileges by tampering with physical file system
CVE-2024-5913
6.8MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 July 2024
What is CVE-2024-5913?
An improper input validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an attacker with the ability to tamper with the physical file system to elevate privileges.

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Affected Version(s)
Cloud NGFW None
PAN-OS 10.1.0 < 10.1.14-h2
PAN-OS 10.2.0 < 10.2.10
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Independent Security Researcher Pear1y
Joel Land of CISA Vulnerability Response and Coordination
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Enrique Castillo of Palo Alto Networks