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CVE-2026-0279: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-0279cvecve-2026-0279cwe-79
Published: 07/09/2026 (07/09/2026, 19:08:41 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Palo Alto Networks
Product: Cloud NGFW

Description

Multiple cross site scripting vulnerabilities in the User-ID™ Authentication Portal (aka Captive Portal) service, GlobalProtect™ gateway/portal features and Clientless VPN of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables a malicious unauthenticated user to store or execute malicious JavaScript payload. The security risk posed by this issue is minimized when the management interface and access to the User-ID™ Authentication Portal is restricted 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 is not affected by this vulnerability.

CVSS v4.0

Score 1.3low

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/09/2026, 19:34:06 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves multiple cross-site scripting issues in the User-ID Authentication Portal, GlobalProtect gateway/portal, and Clientless VPN features of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software on PA-Series, VM-Series firewalls, and Panorama devices. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit these flaws to inject and execute malicious JavaScript. The Cloud NGFW product is not affected. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 1.3, indicating low severity. No official remediation or patch information is provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild. The vendor recommends restricting access to management interfaces and the User-ID Authentication Portal to trusted internal IP addresses to minimize risk.

Potential Impact

An unauthenticated attacker can exploit these XSS vulnerabilities to execute malicious JavaScript in the context of affected PAN-OS web interfaces, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side attacks. However, the overall risk is low due to the limited attack vector and the recommendation to restrict access to trusted internal IP addresses. The Cloud NGFW product is not impacted.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or remediation level is provided in the available data. The vendor recommends restricting management interface and User-ID Authentication Portal access to trusted internal IP addresses following their best practice deployment guidelines. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
palo_alto
Date Reserved
2025-11-03T20:44:38.280Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a4ff3f668715ace43ecf5b6

Added to database: 07/09/2026, 19:18:14 UTC

Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 19:34:06 UTC

Last updated: 07/10/2026, 02:25:13 UTC

Views: 6

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