CVE-2026-0284: CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
An XML injection vulnerability in the Large Scale VPN (LSVPN) functionality of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to inject malicious XML content, potentially leading to information disclosure or corruption of internal LSVPN satellite data. Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in XML output used by the LSVPN component of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this XML injection flaw to inject malicious XML content, potentially causing information disclosure or corruption of internal LSVPN satellite data. Other Palo Alto Networks products such as Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma Access are not impacted. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized injection of XML content, which may result in information disclosure or corruption of internal LSVPN satellite data. The vulnerability does not require authentication and can be exploited remotely over the network. However, the overall impact is rated medium severity with limited scope and complexity.
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 monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the current data.
CVE-2026-0284: CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Description
An XML injection vulnerability in the Large Scale VPN (LSVPN) functionality of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to inject malicious XML content, potentially leading to information disclosure or corruption of internal LSVPN satellite data. Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.7medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper neutralization of special elements in XML output used by the LSVPN component of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit this XML injection flaw to inject malicious XML content, potentially causing information disclosure or corruption of internal LSVPN satellite data. Other Palo Alto Networks products such as Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma Access are not impacted. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized injection of XML content, which may result in information disclosure or corruption of internal LSVPN satellite data. The vulnerability does not require authentication and can be exploited remotely over the network. However, the overall impact is rated medium severity with limited scope and complexity.
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 monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. No specific mitigations are provided in the current data.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:42.748Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4ff3f668715ace43ecf5c5
Added to database: 07/09/2026, 19:18:14 UTC
Last enriched: 07/09/2026, 19:33:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/10/2026, 01:06:04 UTC
Views: 8
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