CVE-2024-9464: An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an authenticated attacker to run

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MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9464 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting expedition. 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 authenticated 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

EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	82.6% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
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
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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-9464?

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

Is CVE-2024-9464 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9464 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-9464 affect?

CVE-2024-9464 affects expedition. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedition, resulting in disclosure of usernames, cleartext passwords, device configurations, an

How urgent is CVE-2024-9464?

Priority 48/100. EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited

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