CVE-2024-8686

NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.

• cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.

• https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-8686 psirt@paloaltonetworks.com Vendor Advisory

The full cvelistV5 record. Download as CVE-2024-8686.json.

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