Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataCVE-2026-0322 is a code injection flaw (CWE-94) in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS, affecting PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and Panorama (virtual and M-Series). An authenticated attacker with network access can execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the device. It is rated 7.2 (HIGH, CVSS v3.1) and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog, meaning it is actively exploited; restricting management interface access to trusted internal IP addresses reduces the risk, while Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted.
NVD 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.
⚠️ Actively exploited — CISA KEV
This CVE was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-10-14. It is confirmed exploited in the wild and must be patched as a priority.
Remediation deadline (US federal agencies): 2026-10-17
EPSS · FIRST.org
1.2%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 68% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-16, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
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CVSS v3.1 Score
Information
- Published
- 14 oct. 2026
- Updated
- 15 oct. 2026
- Status
- Analyzed
- Source
- psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Affected products
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (2)
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0322Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-0322US Government Resource
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