CVE-2024-9463: Palo Alto Networks Expedition OS Command Injection Vulnerability

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HIGH 7.5EXPLOITEDREMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-9463 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting expedition, reported as exploited in the wild. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedition, resulting in disclosure of usernames, cleartext passwords, device configurations, and device API keys of PAN-OS firewalls.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV)
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	98.5% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	Yes, fix due 2024-12-05
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2024-10-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: paloaltonetworks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-10-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2024-11-14Exploited Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
2024-12-05Deadline CISA due date for US federal agencies to patch
2026-06-17 08:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks expedition UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.2.0 and < 1.2.96

Fixed in: 1.2.96

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy expedition || rpm -q expedition || expedition --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.96 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade expedition

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade expedition

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison expedition sudo apt install expedition=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold expedition

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list expedition sudo dnf downgrade expedition-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add expedition

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: PaloAlto Networks Expedition - Remote Code Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-9463?

expedition: upgrade to 1.2.96. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9463 being exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-9463 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, so treat it as patch-now.

What does CVE-2024-9463 affect?

CVE-2024-9463 affects expedition. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedition, resulting in disclosure of usernames, cleartext passwords, device configurations,

How urgent is CVE-2024-9463?

Priority 81/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV); Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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