CVE-2024-9463 Scanner
CVE-2024-9463 Scanner - Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition
Short Info
Level
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
10 days 18 hours
Scan only one
Domain, IPv4, Subdomain
Toolbox
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Palo Alto Networks Expedition is a migration tool used by network administrators to assist in converting legacy policies to Palo Alto’s firewall configurations. The tool is widely employed by IT teams to enhance their firewall rulesets and improve network security posture. By translating existing security rules and configurations into a standardized format, Expedition helps in consolidating and enhancing security rulesets. Throughout various sectors, including corporate and governmental IT environments, Expedition aids in streamlining operations and enhancing protocol compliance. Its utility is acknowledged due to its ability to manage complex network policies efficiently, making it an essential tool for network security improvements.
This scanner identifies a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability present in Palo Alto Networks Expedition. RCE vulnerabilities are critical as they allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on servers. The vulnerability is particularly severe, as it does not require authentication, enabling potentially malicious parties to exploit the system unwarrantedly. Such vulnerabilities often arise when user-supplied input is inadequately sanitized before being executed on the server. This particular vulnerability could grant attackers control over the compromised system, leading to significant unauthorized disclosures and configurations manipulations. Consequently, it allows attackers to run malicious commands with potentially grave impacts on affected systems.
The RCE vulnerability in Expedition is facilitated through a specifically crafted payload sent to the 'convertCSVtoParquet.php' endpoint. Attackers can exploit this by sending POST requests designed to execute arbitrary OS commands. Key vulnerable parameters include user-provided data which, when inadequately sanitized, enables malicious payload execution. The vulnerability is highlighted by matches in response body words like "Undefined index: taskID," which are monitored during exploit attempts. Such attacks take advantage of poor input validation, allowing the exploitation of system-level commands. This manifests as a command injection flaw, exposing affected systems to severe security risks and unauthorized control.
Exploiting this vulnerability could grant attackers full access to the underlying system and its data. Potential impacts include unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information such as cleartext passwords, device configurations, and API keys. Malicious individuals could manipulate system configurations or gain unauthorized control over devices. Moreover, such exploitation could lead to service disruptions and broader network security breaches, impacting the integrity and confidentiality of impacted networks. As attackers can operate with root-level privileges, significant damage to the underlying infrastructure or data integrity of critical systems could occur.
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