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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Cloud NGFW | — | All |
| Palo Alto Networks | PAN-OS | 12.1.0 – < 12.1.8, 11.2.0 – < 11.2.13, 11.1.0 – < 11.1.16, 10.2.0 – < 10.2.18-h8 | 12.1.8 |
| Palo Alto Networks | Prisma Access | — | All |
Advisories 3
- SSA-104023 SSA-104023: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS on RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices Siemens ProductCERT · Nov 10, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0227 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Jul 13, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-2261 Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Jul 9, 2026
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0282 vendor-advisory