CVE-2026-0322 KEV
Patch first
On CISA KEV — known exploited in the wild, due 2026-10-17.
Description
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.
Scoring
| CVSS | 7.2 (HIGH, v3.1) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| EPSS | — |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| On CISA KEV | yes — remediate by 2026-10-17 |
| Public exploit | none known |
| Published | 2026-10-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-15 |
CISA KEV
| Name | Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Vulnerability |
|---|---|
| Added | 2026-10-14 |
| Due | 2026-10-17 |
| Vendor / product | Palo Alto Networks / PAN-OS |
| Ransomware use | none reported |
Affected (1)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| paloaltonetworks | pan-os |
References
→ the Explorer · watch your stack · NVD