CVE-2026-0238: A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM allows an authenticated administrator to inject arbitrary cont

Routine

LOW 3.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-0238 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.2) affecting broker vm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM allows an authenticated administrator to inject arbitrary content into certain Broker VM fields.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.2 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 99%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2026-05-13
Last modified	2026-10-26

Publisher (CNA): Palo Alto Networks, Inc. · Vendor: paloaltonetworks

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-13 19:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 14:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks broker vm UPGRADE

Affected: >= 30.0.0 and < 30.0.24

Fixed in: 30.0.24

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 30.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy broker-vm || rpm -q broker-vm || broker-vm --version

2. UPGRADE to 30.0.24 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade broker-vm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade broker-vm

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 30.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison broker-vm sudo apt install broker-vm=<VERSION_BEFORE_30.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold broker-vm

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list broker-vm sudo dnf downgrade broker-vm-<VERSION_BEFORE_30.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add broker-vm

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-0238?

broker vm: upgrade to 30.0.24. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-0238 being exploited?

CVE-2026-0238 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-0238 affect?

CVE-2026-0238 affects broker vm. Severity is low (CVSS 3.2). A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Broker VM allows an authenticated administrator to inject arbitrary content into certain Broker VM fields.

How urgent is CVE-2026-0238?

Priority 11/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Palo Alto PAN-OS vulnerabilities

References

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