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 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.
Fix
Public exploits 1
- Ife-ella/CVE-vulnerability PoC on GitHub
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CISA KEV required action · due 2026-10-17
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.
Added to the catalog 2026-10-14. CISA KEV
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322 Vendor Advisory
Vendor advisories in the News 1
- CVE-2026-0322 PAN-OS: Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in the Management Interface (Severity: HIGH) Palo Alto Networks Security Advisories · 2026-10-14
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In the news 3
- Palo Alto Networks Patches PAN-OS Authenticated RCE Flaw Amid Active Exploitation The Hacker News · 2026-10-15
- Palo Alto Networks warns of PAN-OS RCE flaw exploited in attacks BleepingComputer · 2026-10-14
- CISA Adds Four Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog CISA advisories and alerts · 2026-10-14
Change history 4
- Cpes+250 CPE criteria (now 250)NVD modified 2026-10-15 13:47
- StatusUndergoing Analysis → AnalyzedNVD modified 2026-10-15 13:47
- StatusReceived → Undergoing AnalysisNVD modified 2026-10-15 11:33
- First seenCVSS 8.6 · in KEVNVD modified 2026-10-14 20:17
Affected (CPE criteria) 250
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References 2
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322 Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-0322 US Government Resource