CVE-2026-0282 PAN-OS: File Deletion Vulnerability in Management Web Interface

Low 2.7 Published 9 Jul 2026 Updated 15 Oct 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can delete files from a temporary directory via the management web interface of PAN-OS firewalls.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-0282?

CVE-2026-0282 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, published on 9 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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 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-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-0282?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0282?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-0282 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-0282 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-0282 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p684-mjp8-8m27.