Vulnerabilities > CVE-2024-8691 - Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os

047910
CVSS 8.1 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
LOW
Confidentiality impact
NONE
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
network
low complexity
paloaltonetworks
CWE-863

Summary

A vulnerability in the GlobalProtect portal in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a malicious authenticated GlobalProtect user to impersonate another GlobalProtect user. Active GlobalProtect users impersonated by an attacker who is exploiting this vulnerability are disconnected from GlobalProtect. Upon exploitation, PAN-OS logs indicate that the impersonated user authenticated to GlobalProtect, which hides the identity of the attacker.

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)