CVE-2026-0322
Published 2026-10-14 · Updated 2026-10-14 · Source psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Summary
CVE-2026-0322 is a vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on October 14, 2026, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed; US federal agencies must remediate it by October 17, 2026. CISA does not currently list it as used in ransomware campaigns. Palo Alto Networks has 15 vulnerabilities in the KEV catalog, 6 of them linked to ransomware.
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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.
CISA Known-Exploited Vulnerability
Product: Palo Alto Networks — PAN-OS
Name: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Code Injection Vulnerability
Date added: 2026-10-14 · Due: 2026-10-17
Required action: 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 applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.