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CVE-2026-0286 Palo Alto Networks CVE debrief

CVE-2026-0286 is a command injection vulnerability in the management plane of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software. This vulnerability enables an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators. 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 CVE record was published on 2026-07-09T19:17:02.227Z and has not been modified since then.

Vendor
Palo Alto Networks
Product
Cloud NGFW
CVSS
MEDIUM 6
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-09
Original CVE updated
2026-08-11
Advisory published
2026-07-09
Advisory updated
2026-08-11

Who should care

Administrators of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software, particularly those with CLI access, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to minimize the risk. This includes reviewing and updating PAN-OS software to ensure the latest security patches are applied, restricting CLI access to a limited group of administrators, and implementing additional logging and monitoring for suspicious activity.

Technical summary

A command injection vulnerability in the management plane of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary OS commands as root. This issue affects PAN-OS software on PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series), but not Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access. The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Restrict CLI access to a limited group of administrators
  • Implement additional logging and monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Regularly review and update PAN-OS software to ensure the latest security patches are applied
  • 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
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-09T19:17:02.227Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This information is based on the CVE record and NVD entry. Defenders should verify the affected scope and vendor guidance.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-0286 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0286

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-0286 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0286

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.