Palo Alto Networks Patches PAN-OS Authenticated RCE Flaw Amid Active Exploitation

Palo Alto Networks released security updates addressing a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in PAN-OS software. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-0322 with a CVSS score of 8.6, resides in the management interface of PAN-OS. The vulnerability allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The issue is under active exploitation in the wild, making patching urgent. Palo Alto Networks issued the patches on Wednesday alongside the public disclosure. Organizations using affected PAN-OS versions are urged to apply updates immediately to mitigate risk.