CVE-2025-4615: CWE-83 Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
An improper input neutralization vulnerability in the management web interface of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands. The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators. Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not affected by this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-4615) affects the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software, where improper input neutralization in web page attributes can enable an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands. The issue is categorized under CWE-83 (Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes). The vulnerability requires authenticated administrator privileges and does not affect Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access cloud services. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4, indicating medium severity. No patches or official fixes are currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator could exploit this vulnerability to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via the management web interface. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions within the affected PAN-OS system. The impact is mitigated if CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict CLI and management web interface access to a limited, trusted group of administrators to minimize risk. Monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2025-4615: CWE-83 Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes in a Web Page in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Description
An improper input neutralization vulnerability in the management web interface of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands. The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators. Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not affected by this vulnerability.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-4615) affects the management web interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software, where improper input neutralization in web page attributes can enable an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands. The issue is categorized under CWE-83 (Improper Neutralization of Script in Attributes). The vulnerability requires authenticated administrator privileges and does not affect Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access cloud services. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.4, indicating medium severity. No patches or official fixes are currently documented, and no known exploits have been reported.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator could exploit this vulnerability to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands via the management web interface. This could potentially lead to unauthorized actions within the affected PAN-OS system. The impact is mitigated if CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators. Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to restrict CLI and management web interface access to a limited, trusted group of administrators to minimize risk. Monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-12T22:05:13.606Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68e8048eba0e608b4faa7cc3
Added to database: 10/9/2025, 6:53:02 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:58:10 PM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 2:13:26 AM
Views: 432
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