CRITICAL CISA KEV

CVE-2026-0300

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

4.7%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the User-ID™ Authentication Portal (aka Captive Portal) service of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls by sending specially crafted packets. The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the User-ID™ Authentication Portal per the best practice guidelines https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail by r

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/6/2026
Patch Due Date
5/9/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
5/6/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0300?

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the User-ID™ Authentication Portal (aka Captive Portal) service of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls by sending specially crafted packets. The risk of this issue is greatly reduced if you secure access to the User-ID™ Authentication Portal per the best practice guidelines https://knowledgebase.paloaltonetworks.com/KCSArticleDetail by r

Is CVE-2026-0300 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-0300 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 5/9/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-0300?

CVE-2026-0300 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2026-0300 affecting your environment?

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