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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…

Scores

8.6
CVSS 8.6 out of 10, high severity.
1.2%
EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The facts

Published
14 October 2026
Last changed
15 October 2026
NVD status
Analyzed
Severity
High, CVSS 8.6 out of 10 (version 4.0)
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…
Weakness
Affects
  • paloaltonetworks pan-os
Known exploited
Yes. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 14 October 2026.
EPSS
1.2% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days (percentile 68).

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