CVE-2026-0281
published 2026-07-09CVE-2026-0281: An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web…
PriorityP338high7.1CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUIRSUCHILAN
EPSS
0.17%
6.5th percentile
An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to obtain web session tokens. This requires a legitimate user to first click on a malicious link provided by the attacker.
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 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.
Affected
10 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| palo_alto_networks | pan-os | >= 10.2.0 < 10.2.18-h8 | 10.2.18-h8 |
| palo_alto_networks | pan-os | >= 11.1.0 < 11.1.16 | 11.1.16 |
| palo_alto_networks | pan-os | >= 11.2.0 < 11.2.13 | 11.2.13 |
| palo_alto_networks | pan-os | >= 12.1.0 < 12.1.8 | 12.1.8 |
| paloalto | cloud_ngfw | — | — |
| paloalto | pan-os | — | — |
| paloalto | prisma_access | — | — |
| paloaltonetworks | pan-os | >= 10.2.0 < 11.1.16 | 11.1.16 |
| paloaltonetworks | pan-os | >= 11.2.0 < 11.2.13 | 11.2.13 |
| paloaltonetworks | pan-os | >= 12.1.0 < 12.1.8 | 12.1.8 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N
nvdv4.02.1LOWCVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
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VulDB
Palo Alto Networks Management Web Interface information disclosure (EUVD-2026-42680)
vuldb·2026-07-09·CVSS 2.1
CVE-2026-0281 [LOW] Palo Alto Networks Management Web Interface information disclosure (EUVD-2026-42680)
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Palo Alto Networks Management Web Interface. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-0281. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
GHSA
An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to obtain web session tokens.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-07-09
CVE-2026-0281 [LOW] CWE-524 An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to obtain web session tokens.
An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to obtain web session tokens. This requires a legitimate user to first click on a malicious link provided by the attacker.
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 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
Palo Alto
PAN-OS: Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Management Web Interface
vendor_paloalto·CVSS 5.9
CVE-2026-0281 CWE-524 PAN-OS: Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Management Web Interface
PAN-OS: Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Management Web Interface
An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to obtain web session tokens. This requires a legitimate user to first click on a malicious link provided by the attacker.
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 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 Panor
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-07-09
Published