Threat level Severe
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High 7.2Actively exploited
CVE-2026-0322

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS — Code Injection.

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the…

WeaknessCWE-94: Code injection
Published Updated Source NVD and CISA KEV
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CVSS 3.1
7.2
AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit chance, 30 days
1.7%
Higher than 77% of all CVEs (EPSS)
Status
Actively exploited
On CISA KEV since 14 Oct 2026
Patch
Unknown
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What happened

A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall.

The security risk posed by this issue is minimized by restricting access to the management interface 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 to PAN-OS software on PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series).

Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

What to do

  1. 01Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, and which version.
  2. 02Follow the vendor advisory for a fix or a workaround.
  3. 03Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA deadlineUS federal agencies must remediate by

References

Timeline · UTC

  1. Added to CISA KEV
  2. Published to NVD
  3. NVD record updated
  4. CISA remediation deadline

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