CVE-2026-0256: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables a malicious authenticated administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. 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.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. An authenticated administrator can exploit this stored XSS flaw by injecting malicious JavaScript through the web interface, which could be executed in the context of other users' browsers. The issue affects physical and virtual PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and Panorama management platforms but does not impact the Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access services. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the remediation level is not specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated administrator access to the affected PAN-OS web interface. The attacker can store malicious scripts that may execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the management interface. The vulnerability does not affect Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or mitigation is currently documented, organizations should monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks to reduce risk until a patch or official mitigation is available.
CVE-2026-0256: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Description
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables a malicious authenticated administrator to store a JavaScript payload using the web interface. 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.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.4medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79) in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. An authenticated administrator can exploit this stored XSS flaw by injecting malicious JavaScript through the web interface, which could be executed in the context of other users' browsers. The issue affects physical and virtual PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and Panorama management platforms but does not impact the Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access services. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available, and the remediation level is not specified.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation requires authenticated administrator access to the affected PAN-OS web interface. The attacker can store malicious scripts that may execute in the context of other users, potentially leading to session hijacking or unauthorized actions within the management interface. The vulnerability does not affect Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or mitigation is currently documented, organizations should monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Restrict administrative access to trusted personnel and networks to reduce risk until a patch or official mitigation is available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:16.937Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a04c4b4cbff5d8610fad294
Added to database: 05/13/2026, 18:36:36 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 11:20:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 60
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