CVE-2026-0242: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation
A SQL injection vulnerability in Trust Protection Foundation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the product database. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read sensitive data, modify database contents, and escalate privileges to gain full administrative control of the platform.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0242) is a SQL injection issue classified under CWE-89 in Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation. It allows an authenticated user to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the database. Affected versions include 24.1.0, 24.3.0, 25.1.0, and 25.3.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local network access with low complexity and no user interaction, but privileges are required. The impact includes unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, and privilege escalation to administrative control. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently documented by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Trust Protection Foundation database. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, alteration of database contents, and escalation of privileges to full administrative control over the platform. The medium severity score reflects significant but not critical impact, requiring some level of access to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level has been published, users should restrict access to the affected versions, enforce strong authentication controls, and monitor for unusual activity. Apply vendor patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-0242: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation
Description
A SQL injection vulnerability in Trust Protection Foundation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the product database. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to read sensitive data, modify database contents, and escalate privileges to gain full administrative control of the platform.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0242) is a SQL injection issue classified under CWE-89 in Palo Alto Networks Trust Protection Foundation. It allows an authenticated user to inject malicious SQL commands, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the database. Affected versions include 24.1.0, 24.3.0, 25.1.0, and 25.3.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates the attack requires local network access with low complexity and no user interaction, but privileges are required. The impact includes unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, and privilege escalation to administrative control. No patch or official remediation guidance is currently documented by the vendor.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the Trust Protection Foundation database. This can result in unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information, alteration of database contents, and escalation of privileges to full administrative control over the platform. The medium severity score reflects significant but not critical impact, requiring some level of access to exploit.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level has been published, users should restrict access to the affected versions, enforce strong authentication controls, and monitor for unusual activity. Apply vendor patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:03.175Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a04cf37cbff5d861000408e
Added to database: 05/13/2026, 19:21:27 UTC
Last enriched: 05/21/2026, 12:12:26 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 57
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