CVE-2026-0309: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
CVE-2026-0309 is a command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that allows an authenticated administrator with CLI access on devices configured with a Luna Hardware Security Module (HSM) to execute arbitrary commands as root. This vulnerability does not affect Panorama, Cloud NGFW, or Prisma Access. The risk is reduced if CLI access is limited to a small group of trusted administrators.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-78) in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS enables an authenticated administrator with CLI access on devices using a Luna HSM to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary OS commands as the root user. Exploitation requires both authenticated CLI access and the presence of the Luna HSM configuration. Other Palo Alto Networks products such as Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma Access are not affected. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator with CLI access on a PAN-OS device configured with a Luna HSM can execute arbitrary commands as root, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact is mitigated by restricting CLI access to trusted administrators. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Restrict CLI access strictly to a limited group of trusted administrators to minimize risk. Monitor vendor advisories for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-0309: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Description
CVE-2026-0309 is a command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that allows an authenticated administrator with CLI access on devices configured with a Luna Hardware Security Module (HSM) to execute arbitrary commands as root. This vulnerability does not affect Panorama, Cloud NGFW, or Prisma Access. The risk is reduced if CLI access is limited to a small group of trusted administrators.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.0medium
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-78) in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS enables an authenticated administrator with CLI access on devices using a Luna HSM to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary OS commands as the root user. Exploitation requires both authenticated CLI access and the presence of the Luna HSM configuration. Other Palo Alto Networks products such as Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma Access are not affected. No patch or official remediation has been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator with CLI access on a PAN-OS device configured with a Luna HSM can execute arbitrary commands as root, potentially leading to full system compromise. The impact is mitigated by restricting CLI access to trusted administrators. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Restrict CLI access strictly to a limited group of trusted administrators to minimize risk. Monitor vendor advisories for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:45:08.103Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa245acacd9273b49a1ffea
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 05:52:44 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 06:08:00 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 06:12:08 UTC
Views: 4
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