Vulnerability Description
Multiple command injection vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enable an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands as a root user. To be able to exploit this issue, the user must have access to the PAN-OS CLI or Web UI. The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators and 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 these vulnerabilities.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | < 10.2.7 |
| Siemens | Ruggedcom Ape1808 Firmware | - |
| Siemens | Ruggedcom Ape1808 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0261Vendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-967325.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-0261?
CVE-2026-0261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple command injection vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enable an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and run arbitrary commands as a root user. To be a...
How severe is CVE-2026-0261?
CVE-2026-0261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808 Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808.