CVE-2026-0238: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM
A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM allows an authenticated administrator to inject arbitrary content into certain Broker VM fields.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-20) in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM 30.0 involves improper input validation that permits an authenticated administrator with limited privileges to inject arbitrary content into specific fields within the Broker VM. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 1.1, indicating low impact. The attack vector is local, and the vulnerability affects integrity and availability to a limited extent. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild, and no official remediation or patch has been announced as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator with limited privileges can inject arbitrary content into Broker VM fields, potentially affecting data integrity and availability in a limited manner. The low CVSS score reflects minimal impact, and no known exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or mitigation has been published, monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Limit administrative access to trusted personnel and validate inputs where possible as a precaution.
CVE-2026-0238: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM
Description
A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM allows an authenticated administrator to inject arbitrary content into certain Broker VM fields.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-20) in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM 30.0 involves improper input validation that permits an authenticated administrator with limited privileges to inject arbitrary content into specific fields within the Broker VM. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 1.1, indicating low impact. The attack vector is local, and the vulnerability affects integrity and availability to a limited extent. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild, and no official remediation or patch has been announced as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator with limited privileges can inject arbitrary content into Broker VM fields, potentially affecting data integrity and availability in a limited manner. The low CVSS score reflects minimal impact, and no known exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or mitigation has been published, monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Limit administrative access to trusted personnel and validate inputs where possible as a precaution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:43:59.121Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a04c4b4cbff5d8610fad288
Added to database: 5/13/2026, 6:36:36 PM
Last enriched: 5/13/2026, 6:52:54 PM
Last updated: 5/14/2026, 6:49:09 AM
Views: 12
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