CVE-2026-0313: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR OS Query
Description
CVE-2026-0313 is a command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR OS Query content pack. It allows an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating system commands on remote endpoints. The vulnerability affects versions from 0 up to but not including 1.0.17. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 6.1, indicating medium severity. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The product is not a cloud service, and no official patch or vendor advisory is provided in the input data.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.1medium
Affected software
Palo Alto Networks
Cortex XSOAR OS Query
Palo Alto Networks
Cortex XSIAM OS Query
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0313) involves improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78) within the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR and Cortex XSIAM OS Query content pack. An authenticated administrator can leverage this flaw to execute arbitrary OS commands on remote endpoints, potentially compromising those systems. The affected versions are all releases from 0 up to but excluding 1.0.17. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary OS commands on remote endpoints, which could lead to unauthorized system control or data compromise. However, the attack requires administrator privileges, limiting the scope of exploitation. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or fix information is provided, administrators should monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access and review OS Query usage to minimize risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:45:12.007Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acfeac92cdf04f656afb443
Added to database: 10/14/2026, 20:49:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/14/2026, 21:03:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/15/2026, 03:48:08 UTC
Views: 6
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