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CVE-2026-0322NVD
Vulnerability Summary
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.
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.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 8.6 (HIGH)
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredHigh
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)High
Integrity (Vulnerable System)High
Availability (Vulnerable System)High
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Affected & Patched Versions
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS >= 12.2.0 and < 12.2.4
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS >= 12.1.0 and < 12.1.10-h2
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS >= 11.2.0 and < 11.2.16
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS >= 11.1.0 and < 11.1.16-h3
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS >= 10.2.0 and < 10.2.18-h12
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 12.2.4
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 12.1.10-h2
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 11.2.16
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 11.1.16-h3
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 10.2.18-h12