CVE-2026-0282
Severity CVSS v4.0:
LOW
Type:
CWE-20
Input Validation
Publication date:
09/07/2026
Last modified:
13/07/2026
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.<br />
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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 .<br />
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This issue is applicable to PAN-OS software on PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series).<br />
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Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.
Impact
Base Score 4.0
2.70
Severity 4.0
LOW
Base Score 3.x
6.50
Severity 3.x
MEDIUM
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 10.2.0 (including) | 11.1.16 (excluding) |
| cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.0 (including) | 11.2.13 (excluding) |
| cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.0 (including) | 12.1.8 (excluding) |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page



