Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw

CVE-2026-0280

An IPv6 packet processing vulnerability in the dataplane of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker to bypass firewall security policy enforcement, allowing network traffic that should be blocked to reach protected services. Cloud NGFW and Panorama are not impacted by this vulnerability.

EPSS: 0.002 (8.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0280?
CVE-2026-0280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cloud Ngfw, classified under Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-07-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-0280?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.