The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert and added two new vulnerabilities related to Palo Alto Networks to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog.
These vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-9463 and CVE-2024-9465, are reportedly actively exploited by malicious cyber actors. CISA emphasizes that both vulnerabilities pose significant risks, particularly to federal systems.
CVE-2024-9463: Palo Alto Networks Expedition OS Command Injection Vulnerability
The first vulnerability, CVE-2024-9463, is an OS Command Injection flaw in Palo Alto Networks’ Expedition tool, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
This type of vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it grants threat actors the ability to take control of a system and launch further attacks, escalating their access across the network.
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CVE-2024-9465: Palo Alto Networks Expedition SQL Injection Vulnerability
The second vulnerability, CVE-2024-9465, is an SQL Injection vulnerability in the same Expedition tool.
This flaw allows attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially stealing, modifying, or deleting sensitive data.
SQL Injection vulnerabilities are a common attack vector for cybercriminals, making this a critical issue for organizations using the impacted versions of Expedition.
Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are required to address these vulnerabilities by the established deadlines.
The Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, created through BOD 22-01, is a dynamic list that serves as a critical resource for organizations looking to mitigate cyber risks.
It includes vulnerabilities that are actively exploited and pose a significant threat to federal networks.
While BOD 22-01 directly applies to federal agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations, both public and private, to prioritize the timely remediation of vulnerabilities listed in the catalog.
Organizations should incorporate these steps as part of their comprehensive vulnerability management strategies to reduce exposure to cyberattacks.
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