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CVE-2026-0282 Palo Alto Networks CVE debrief

A file deletion vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to delete files from a temporary directory. The security risk posed by this issue is minimized by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to best practice deployment guidelines. 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. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 2.7 and a severity of LOW.

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Product
Cloud NGFW
CVSS
LOW 2.7
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-09
Original CVE updated
2026-07-13
Advisory published
2026-07-09
Advisory updated
2026-07-13

Who should care

System administrators and security teams managing Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software on PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series) should assess and mitigate this vulnerability. They should review the official CVE record and vendor advisory to validate affected scope, severity, and vendor guidance. They should also plan vendor-supported updates or mitigations through normal change control where exposure is confirmed.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-0282 vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to delete files from a temporary directory. This issue affects 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. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 2.7 and a severity of LOW. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to restrict access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to best practice deployment guidelines.

Defensive priority

Low

Recommended defensive actions

  • Restrict access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses
  • Implement best practice deployment guidelines
  • Monitor for and respond to potential exploitation attempts
  • Keep PAN-OS software up to date with the latest security patches
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-09T19:17:00.110Z and was last modified on 2026-07-13T12:32:59.203Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry, which provide the most up-to-date and authoritative information on this vulnerability. To verify the affected scope and severity, defenders should review the official CVE record and vendor advisory. The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its description, CVSS score, and affected products.

Official resources

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-09T19:17:00.110Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed.