CVE-2026-0322

High

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Vulnerability

7.2 CVSS v3.1 CVSS v4.0: 8.6

Published: Oct 14, 2026
Updated: Oct 15, 2026
Vendor: Paloaltonetworks
Affected versions: See affected products
Weakness: CWE-94

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.

Severity

High (7.2)

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v4.0 (8.6)

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Red

Affected products

Paloaltonetworks Pan-os < 10.2.0
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os >= 12.2.0, < 12.2.4
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.7
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.8
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.9
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.10
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.11
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.12
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.13
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.14
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.15
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.16

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Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.17
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 10.2.18
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.0
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.1
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.2
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.3
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.4
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.5
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.6
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.7
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.8
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.9
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.10
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.11
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.12
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.13
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.14
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.15
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.1.16
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.0
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.1
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.2
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.3
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.4
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.5
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.6
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.7
Paloaltonetworks Pan-os 11.2.8

Exploitation status

Actively exploited

Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Oct 14, 2026. Federal remediation due: Oct 17, 2026.

Technical details

Technical analysis has not been written for this record yet.

Mitigation & remediation

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.