# CVE-2024-3400: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Command Injection Vulnerability

- Exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2024-04-12, known ransomware use
- Published: 2024-04-12
- CVSS: 10 CRITICAL (v3.1)
- EPSS: 100.0% (100th percentile)
- CWE: CWE-77, CWE-20

A command injection as a result of arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software for specific PAN-OS versions and distinct feature configurations may enable an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall.

Cloud NGFW, Panorama appliances, and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

## Edge WAF coverage (claimed by vendors, not measured)

| Vendor | Status | First rule | Days after publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | Before feed history | — | — |
| AWS | No public claim | — | — |
| Microsoft Azure | No public claim | — | — |
| Google Cloud | Before feed history | — | — |
| Fastly | Before feed history | — | — |
| F5 | Rule published | 2024-05-21 | 39 |
| Akamai | No public source | — | — |
| OWASP CRS | No public claim | — | — |

### F5

- 2024-05-21 · new · rule 200007065
  > Added: signature 200007065 "Palo Alto GlobalProtect Command Injection" (Path Traversal, risk High), systems: Other Web Server. References: CVE-2024-3400.
  Source: https://docs.cloud.f5.com/docs-v2/platform/changelogs/security-details-changelog

## Our test (measured)

- OWASP Core Rule Set 4.25.0, paranoia level 1, anomaly threshold 5, default CRS settings: partial (1 of 3 requests blocked), template CVE-2024-3400, 2026-11-02
- OWASP Core Rule Set 4.25.0, paranoia level 2, anomaly threshold 5, default CRS settings: partial (1 of 3 requests blocked), template CVE-2024-3400, 2026-11-02

"No public claim" means no vendor statement names this CVE; "Before feed history" means the CVE is older than the vendor feed. In both cases generic rules may still block it.

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