PatchTheCVECVE-2026-0265: An authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attac
CVE-2026-0265 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting pan-os, ruggedcom ape1808 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to bypass authentication controls when Cloud Authentication Service (CAS) is enabled. The risk is higher if CAS is enabled on the management interface and lower when any other login interfaces are used. The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the management web interface by restricting
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.1 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-347 |
| Published | 2026-05-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- GitHub PoC: BishopFox/CVE-2026-0265-check (3 stars)
- GitHub PoC: tstephens1080/palo-alto-cve-2026-0265-checker (0 stars)
- Metasploit: PAN-OS GlobalProtect CAS CVE-2026-0265 Vulnerability Checker
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-2026-0265?
pan-os: upgrade to 10.2.7, 10.2.10, 10.2.13, 10.2.16, 11.1.4, 11.1.6, 11.1.10, 11.1.13, 11.2.4, 11.2.7, 11.2.10, 12.1.4, 12.1.7; ruggedcom ape1808 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-0265 being exploited?
CVE-2026-0265 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-2026-0265 affect?
CVE-2026-0265 affects pan-os, ruggedcom ape1808 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). An authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to bypass authentication controls when Cloud Authentication Service (CAS) is enabled. The risk is highe
How urgent is CVE-2026-0265?
Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Software pages
Palo Alto PAN-OS vulnerabilities · Siemens vulnerabilities
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