CVE-2026-0322: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW
Description
A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall. The security risk posed by this issue is minimized by restricting access to the management interface 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 and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.6high
Affected software
Palo Alto Networks
Cloud NGFW
Palo Alto Networks
PAN-OS
Palo Alto Networks
Prisma Access
Weaknesses
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:46:23.966Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acfc0ee2cdf04f6569bc5c7
Added to database: 10/14/2026, 17:50:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/14/2026, 17:50:38 UTC
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