Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Vulnerability
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
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.
CISA lists it as exploited, added 14 Oct 2026.
Does it affect you
Names Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Enter the product and version you run to place it against the affected range the vendor published.
What to do
- Follow the vendor advisory for the fixed release and any interim mitigation.
security.paloaltonetworks.com - Apply 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.gov
CISA’s notes for this entry:
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322
- BOD 26-04: cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- Forensics Triage Requirements: cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0322
Affected, as published to NVD
- panos
- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS: everything below 10.2.0
The record
- NVD status
- Analyzed
- Published
- 14 Oct 2026, last modified 15 Oct 2026 (NVD)
- Severity
- CVSS 3.1 base score 7.2, High — computed here from the vector; NVD states 7.2.
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weakness
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (NVD; names by MITRE)
- Exploitation
- Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue since 14 Oct 2026; federal remediation due 17 Oct 2026. CISA entry
- Exploit probability
- EPSS 1.2%, 68th percentile — FIRST, scored 23 Oct 2026. FIRST EPSS
- Vendor
- Palo Alto Networks · PAN-OS (CISA)
References on the NVD record
- security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322Vendor Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-0322US Government Resource
Reporting that names this identifier
- CISA flags exploited flaws in Palo Alto, Cisco and Ahsay products — Help Net Security, 10 d ago
- Palo Alto Networks Patches PAN-OS Authenticated RCE Flaw Amid Active Exploitation — The Hacker News, 10 d ago
- Palo Alto Networks warns of PAN-OS RCE flaw exploited in attacks — BleepingComputer, 10 d ago
- CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog — CISA, 11 d ago
Sources
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