Description
An improper input neutralization vulnerability in the management web interface of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an authenticated administrator to bypass system restrictions and execute arbitrary commands.
The security risk posed by this issue is significantly minimized when CLI access is restricted to a limited group of administrators.
Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not affected by this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cloud NGFW | — | All |
| Palo Alto Networks | PAN-OS | 11.2.0 – < 11.2.8, 11.1.0 – < 11.1.4-h27, 10.2.0 – < 10.2.17 | 12.1.0 |
| Palo Alto Networks | Prisma Access | — | All |
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
GitHub 1 repository
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sh00bx/cve-2025-4615 ★ 0 · Mar 26, 2026
cve-2025-4615 poc & deep dive
Sources: PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB — updated daily. Only links are listed; no exploit code is hosted here.
Advisories 3
- ICSA-25-162-02 Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 CISA ICS & IT advisories · Mar 12, 2026
- SSA-513708 SSA-513708: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW on RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices Siemens ProductCERT · Mar 10, 2026
- WID-SEC-2025-2237 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 9, 2025
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVEN-2025-4615 vendor-advisory