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PAN-OS: Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in the Management Interface

CVE-2026-0322

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.

CISA KEV SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
8.6
HIGH
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94 ↗CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW All (unaffected)
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 12.2.0 < 12.2.4 (affected), 12.1.0 < 12.1.10-h2 (affected), 11.2.0 < 11.2.16 (affected), 11.1.0 < 11.1.16-h3 (affected), 10.2.0 < 10.2.18-h12 (affected)
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access All (unaffected)

References & Technical Advisories

No reference links found.

Threat Intelligence Signals

CISA KEV
ACTIVE IN CATALOG

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityPalo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor · USA
Reserved2025-11-03T20:46:23
Published2026-10-14T17:26:52
Patch Date2026-10-14
Last Updated2026-10-14T19:58:24

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