An improper certificate validation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authorized user with a specially crafted client certificate to connect to an impacted GlobalProtect portal or GlobalProtect gateway as a different legitimate user. This attack is possible only if you "Allow Authentication with User Credentials OR Client Certificate."
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from paloaltonetworks organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-11-14T10:15:08.813
2025-10-01T18:41:27.760
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | < 10.1.11 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | ≤ 10.2.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | < 11.0.3 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | 10.2.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | 10.2.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | 10.2.4 | Yes |
| Operating System | paloaltonetworks | pan-os | 10.2.4 | Yes |
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