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CVE-2026-0264

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.47%
  1. Published13 May 2026

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS proxy and DNS Server features of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® Software allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to cause a denial of service (DoS) condition (all PAN-OS platforms except Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access) or potentially execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted network traffic (PA-Series hardware only). Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.2.11 < 10.2.13 · ≥ 10.2.14 < 10.2.16 · ≥ 10.2.8 < 10.2.10 · ≥ 11.1.0 < 11.1.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS≥ 10.2.13

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-0264 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-0264 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.47%.

How severe is CVE-2026-0264?

CVE-2026-0264 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-0264?

Affected products include Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0264?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 10.2.13 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.