Remote Code Execution Flaw in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface
CVE-2026-0322

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Cloud Ngfw
Pan-os
Prisma Access
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-0322?

A vulnerability within the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows an authenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges. This risks the security of firewalls reliant on this operating system. Adhering to recommended best practice deployment guidelines, which restrict access to trusted internal IP addresses, is essential to minimize exposure to this issue. Affected environments include PA-Series, VM-Series firewalls, and Panorama deployments. Note that Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access remain unaffected.

Affected Version(s)

PAN-OS 12.2.0 < 12.2.4

PAN-OS 12.1.0 < 12.1.10-h2

PAN-OS 11.2.0 < 11.2.16

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Suraj Siddharudh (internal reporter)
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