CVE-2026-0309 is a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS
Published on September 10, 2026
PAN-OS: Authenticated Command Injection in CLI with Luna HSM Configuration
A command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands as a root user. To be able to exploit this issue, the user must have access to the PAN-OS CLI and the device must be configured with a Luna Hardware Security Module (HSM).
The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators.
Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0309 can be exploited with local system access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Timeline
Initial Publication
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-0309 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0309
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Affected Versions
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW:- Version All is unaffected.
- Version 12.2.0 and below 12.2.3 is affected.
- Version 12.1.0 and below 12.1.4-h10 is affected.
- Version 11.2.0 and below 11.2.4-h21 is affected.
- Version 11.1.0 and below 11.1.4-h36 is affected.
- Version 10.2.0 and below 10.2.7-h37 is affected.
- Version All and below 12.1.4-h10 is unaffected.