CVE-2026-0281 PAN-OS: Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Management Web Interface

Low 2.1 Published 9 Jul 2026 Updated 15 Oct 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can steal web session tokens from PAN-OS management interface if a user clicks a malicious link, potentially leading to account takeover.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-0281?

CVE-2026-0281 is a low-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 9 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-524

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0281?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0281?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0281 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-0281 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0281 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-ww6g-3h8v-p3mx.