CVE-2024-9465KEV · OVERDUECWE-89

Expedition: SQL Injection Leads to Firewall Admin Credential Disclosure

Critical · published October 9, 2024

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.2. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

688
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v4.0
9.2
EPSS
100%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can expose sensitive database content with a single crafted query in Palo Alto Networks Expedition! 🔥 This SQL injection vulnerability is like a sneaky thief who finds an unlocked back door, letting them rummage through your confidential files without anyone noticing — usernames, password hashes, and even API keys are all fair game! An attacker exploiting this flaw could easily reveal sensitive data and gain control over the Expedition system by creating and reading arbitrary files. This scenario is absolutely devastating; imagine losing access to critical device configurations and the keys to your digital kingdom!

Put simply

This SQL injection vulnerability is like a sneaky thief who finds an unlocked back door, letting them rummage through your confidential files without anyone noticing — usernames, password hashes, and even API keys are all fair game! The SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows attackers to manipulate database queries, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability to create or read files within the system's environment.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could easily reveal sensitive data and gain control over the Expedition system by creating and reading arbitrary files. This scenario is absolutely devastating; imagine losing access to critical device configurations and the keys to your digital kingdom! Immediate action is crucial! Patch Expedition to version 1.3.1 or later to close this vulnerability, and implement input validation measures to prevent SQL injection. Regularly audit your configurations to ensure security best practices are followed! This vulnerability is fixable! Act fast and you’ll have your system secured in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
9.2 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:H/U:Amber
EPSS
0.99626 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2024-10-09T17:04Z
KEV added
2024-11-14 · due 2024-12-05
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Dec 5
    kev
  • 09 OCT 17:04Z
    Expedition: SQL Injection Leads to Firewall Admin Credential Disclosure
    cvelistv5