Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Management Interface code injection

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A vulnerability was found in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Management Interface. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0322. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS (version now known). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Management Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is available at security.paloaltonetworks.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-0322 since 11/03/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/14/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 10/14/2026 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 10/17/2026:

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 BO

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Firewall Software

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• Palo Alto Networks

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• PAN-OS

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