Palo Alto Networks · Expedition
CVE-2024-9465
Expedition: SQL Injection Leads to Firewall Admin Credential Disclosure
What it is
An SQL injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations, and device API keys. With this, attackers can also create and read arbitrary files on the Expedition system.
CISA: Palo Alto Networks Expedition contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to reveal Expedition database contents, such as password hashes, usernames, device configurations, and device API keys. With this, attackers can also create and read arbitrary files on the Expedition system.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: December 5, 2024
More exploited flaws from Palo Alto Networks
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | OS Command Injection | Expedition | Critical 9.9 | 99% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Missing Authentication | Expedition | Critical 9.3 | 92% |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Code Injection | PAN-OS | High 8.6 | 1.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | Authentication Bypass | PAN-OS | High 7.8 | 95% |
| May 6, 2026 | Out-of-bounds Write | PAN-OS | Critical 9.3 | 42% |
| Feb 20, 2025 | File Read | PAN-OS | High 7.1 | 2.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Authentication Bypass | PAN-OS | High 8.8 | 98% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Malicious DNS Packet | PAN-OS | High 8.7 | 29% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.