PAN-OS denial of service flaw exposed to read-only administrators
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- None
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · Low
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains a denial of service flaw classified as CWE-754, improper check for unusual or exceptional conditions. An authenticated user with a read-only administrator role can send a specially crafted API request to cause a denial of service condition. Restricting access to the management web interface to trusted internal IP addresses reduces the risk.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
A denial of service vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated user with a read-only administrator role to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition by sending a specially crafted API request. The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized by restricting access to the management web 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 . Cloud NGFW, Panorama, and Prisma® Access are not affected by this vulnerability.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cloud NGFW | — | All | Patch available | CNA |
| Palo Alto Networks | PAN-OS | 12.2.0 to before 12.2.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.10-h2; 11.2.0 to before 11.2.16; 11.1.0 to before 11.1.16-h3 | 12.2.4, 12.1.10-h2, 11.2.16, 11.1.16-h3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Palo Alto Networks | Prisma Access | — | All | Patch available | CNA |
- Cloud NGFW VendorPalo Alto Networks Affected — Fixed in All Patch available CNA
- PAN-OS VendorPalo Alto Networks Affected 12.2.0 to before 12.2.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.10-h2; 11.2.0 to before 11.2.16; 11.1.0 to before 11.1.16-h3 Fixed in 12.2.4, 12.1.10-h2, 11.2.16, 11.1.16-h3 Patch available CNA
- Prisma Access VendorPalo Alto Networks Affected — Fixed in All Patch available CNA
CPE names CNA · 44
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.2.3 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.2.2 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.10 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.9 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.8 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.7 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.6 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.5 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.4 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.3 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.2.3 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.2.2 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.10 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.9 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.8 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.7 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.6 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.5 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.4 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.3 — ·Palo Alto Networks
Show 34 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.2 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.15 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.13 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.12 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.11 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.10 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.9 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.8 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.7 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.6 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.5 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.4 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.3 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.2 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.0 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.16:h2:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.16 h2 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.16:h1:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.16 h1 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.16:-:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.16 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.15 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.14 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.13 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.12 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.11 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.10 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.9 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.8 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.6 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.5 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.4 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.3 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.2 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.1 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
| cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.1.0 | — | Palo Alto Networks |
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:12.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.2 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.15 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.13 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.12 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.11 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.10 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.9 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.8 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.7 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.6 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.5 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.4 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.3 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.2 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.0 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.16:h2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.16 h2 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.16:h1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.16 h1 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.16:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.16 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.15 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.14 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.13 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.12 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.11 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.10 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.9 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.8 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.6 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.5 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.4 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.3 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.2 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.1 — ·Palo Alto Networks
- cpe:2.3:o:palo_alto_networks:pan-os:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.1.0 — ·Palo Alto Networks
Remediation
Upgrade PAN-OS to 12.2.4, 12.1.10-h2, 11.2.16, or 11.1.16-h3 for the matching release branch. The sources list Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access as fixed for all versions. Until the upgrade, limit management web interface access to trusted internal IP addresses.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
- Fix · CNA Cloud NGFW (Palo Alto Networks) Fixed in All
- Fix · CNA PAN-OS (Palo Alto Networks) Fixed in 12.2.4, 12.1.10-h2, 11.2.16, 11.1.16-h3
- Fix · CNA Prisma Access (Palo Alto Networks) Fixed in All
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Release ·
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access 12.1.7-h8
4 records Highest priority Priority LOW 4 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-74480 Command injection in PAN-OS lets admins run commands as rootPriority LOW 31
- TI-2026-74478 Buffer overflow in PAN-OS log processing causes Panorama DoSPriority LOW 21
- TI-2026-74476 Stored cross-site scripting in PAN-OS web interfacePriority LOW 7
- Release ·
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 11.1.16-h3, 11.2.16 and 2 more versions
3 records Highest priority Priority LOW 3 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-74478 Buffer overflow in PAN-OS log processing causes Panorama DoSPriority LOW 21
- TI-2026-74476 Stored cross-site scripting in PAN-OS web interfacePriority LOW 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-15 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-0317
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
Advisory 1
More Palo Alto Networks vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-08782 Expedition: Unauthenticated OS Command Injection Vulnerability Leads to Firewall Credential Disclosure KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.9
- TI-2024-03172 PAN-OS: Arbitrary File Creation Leads to OS Command Injection Vulnerability in GlobalProtect KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2020-01936 PAN-OS: Authentication Bypass in SAML Authentication KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
- TI-2017-11675 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS before 6.1.19, 7.0.x before 7.0.19, 7.1.x before 7.1.14, and… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-00239 PAN-OS: Unauthenticated user initiated Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in User-ID™ Authentication Portal KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.3
- TI-2024-08784 Expedition: SQL Injection Leads to Firewall Admin Credential Disclosure KEVCVSS 4.0CRITICAL 9.2
Sources
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