{"id":"CVE-2026-0322","published":"2026-10-14T18:17:07Z","modified":"2026-10-15T13:47:26Z","title":"Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Vulnerability","vendor":"Palo Alto Networks","product":"PAN-OS","tier":"core","eol":null,"description":{"text":"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.\n\n\n\nThe 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 .\n\n\n\nThis issue is applicable to PAN-OS software on PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series).\n\n\n\nCloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.","provenance":"source","from":"NVD"},"summary":{"text":"A code injection flaw in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software affects PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and Panorama (virtual and M-Series). An attacker with network access to that management interface and valid authentication can execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall, and restricting management access to trusted internal IP addresses reduces the exposure.","provenance":"ai","model":"claude-haiku-5-5","generatedAt":"2026-10-29T13:44:23Z"},"cvss":{"score":7.2,"severity":"HIGH","version":"3.1","vector":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H","provenance":"source","from":"NVD"},"epss":{"score":0.0174,"percentile":0.77668,"date":"2026-10-29","provenance":"source"},"kev":{"dateAdded":"2026-10-14","dueDate":"2026-10-17","ransomware":false,"requiredAction":"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.","notes":"https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322 ; ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0322","provenance":"source"},"vulncheckKev":{"dateAdded":"2026-10-14","exploitedFirstSeen":"2026-10-14","ransomware":false,"evidence":[{"url":"https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322","date":"2026-10-14"},{"url":"https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json","date":"2026-10-14"}],"evidenceTotal":2,"provenance":"source"},"exploited":true,"otx":{"pulseCount":27,"pulses":[{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 30, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ae35d889ea92b4ce19c2680","created":"2026-10-29"},{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 29, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ae20c1db17e7057ae7d9ad1","created":"2026-10-28"},{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 28, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ae0ba7e0e2a97ff7b218819","created":"2026-10-27"},{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 27, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6adf68b85c3e852f3c111d18","created":"2026-10-26"},{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 24, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6adb740e397c3ad4799aa4cd","created":"2026-10-23"},{"name":"Known_Cve | Oct 23, 2026 | Part 1/3","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ada23770d71749da2321a29","created":"2026-10-22"},{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 23, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ada236fcfba2dfa730ea482","created":"2026-10-22"},{"name":"Known_Cve | Oct 22, 2026 | Part 2/4","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ad8d3466c8181f05516bab7","created":"2026-10-21"},{"name":"Actively_Exploited_Kev | Oct 22, 2026","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ad8d33a077cbb5cab524d80","created":"2026-10-21"},{"name":"Known_Cve | Oct 21, 2026 | Part 3/4","url":"https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/6ad78144340f998d3db4d0bc","created":"2026-10-20"}],"provenance":"machine"},"cwes":[{"id":"CWE-94","name":"Improper Control of Generation of Code"}],"references":[{"url":"https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322","tags":["Vendor Advisory"]},{"url":"https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-0322","tags":["US Government Resource"]}],"techniques":[{"id":"T1078","name":"Valid Accounts","tactics":["initial-access","persistence","privilege-escalation","stealth"],"provenance":"ai","basis":"ai-mapping","bases":["ai-mapping"],"basisDetail":"claude-haiku-5-5: Requires authenticated attacker; 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