GlobalProtect Information Exposure Vulnerability

CVE-2024-8687

What is CVE-2024-8687?

An information exposure vulnerability has been identified within Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS software that allows a GlobalProtect end user to gain access to sensitive security credentials. This flaw permits the user to retrieve both the GlobalProtect uninstall password and the disable or disconnect passcode. With this information, users can potentially uninstall, disable, or disconnect the GlobalProtect VPN application, bypassing the intended application security settings that would usually prevent such actions.

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