CVE-2025-0108

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass

9.1 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 98.5%

Published12 Feb 2025
Added to CISA KEV18 Feb 2025
Remediation due11 Mar 2025

Description

An authentication bypass in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication otherwise required by the PAN-OS management web interface and invoke certain PHP scripts. While invoking these PHP scripts does not enable remote code execution, it can negatively impact integrity and confidentiality of PAN-OS. You can greatly reduce the risk of this issue by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practices 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 does not affect Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.1.0 < 10.1.14 · ≥ 10.2.0 < 10.2.7 · ≥ 11.1.0 < 11.1.2 · ≥ 11.2.0 < 11.2.4

Remediation

Fixed in

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.1.14

Patch & vendor advisories

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0108

References

https://github.com/iSee857/CVE-2025-0108-PoCExploitThird Party Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-0108ExploitVendor Advisory
https://slcyber.io/blog/nginx-apache-path-confusion-to-auth-bypass-in-pan-os/ExploitPress/Media Coverage
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/palo-alto-networks-tags-new-firewall-bug-as-exploited-in-attacks/Press/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2025-0108US Government Resource
https://www.darkreading.com/remote-workforce/patch-now-cisa-researchers-warn-palo-alto-flaw-exploited-wildPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
https://www.securityweek.com/palo-alto-networks-confirms-exploitation-of-firewall-vulnerability/Press/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/19/palo_alto_firewall_attack/Press/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-0108 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2025-0108 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Feb 2025.

How severe is CVE-2025-0108?

CVE-2025-0108 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 98.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-0108?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0108?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 10.1.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.