RCE via PAN-OS Management Interface Palo Alto PAN-OS Root Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-0322 Published on October 14, 2026

PAN-OS: Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) in the Management Interface
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.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Known Exploited Vulnerability

This Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains a code injection vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the firewall.

The following remediation steps are recommended / required by October 17, 2026: Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicab

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-0322 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. This vulnerability is known to be actively exploited by threat actors. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
HIGH
User Interaction:
NONE

Timeline

Initial Publication.

Weakness Type

What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?

The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

CVE-2026-0322 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-0322

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Affected Versions

Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS: Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access: