Vulnerability Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software allows an authenticated administrator with access to the Command Line Interface (CLI) to perform actions on the device with root privileges. 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 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Pan-Os | >= 10.2.0, < 10.2.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0272Vendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-104023.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-0272?
CVE-2026-0272 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software allows an authenticated administrator with access to the Command Line Interface (CLI) to perform actions on the device with ...
How severe is CVE-2026-0272?
CVE-2026-0272 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-2026-0272?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os.