# CVE-2026-0256: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS stored XSS in web interface

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0256-palo-alto-networks-pan-os-stored-xss-in-web-interface  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-13. Updated: 2026-06-09  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-0256 · Severity: info · CVSS 4.4 · Published 2026-05-13

A security vulnerability exists in the management interface of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and Panorama management servers. This flaw allows an administrator with high-level access to inject malicious scripts into the web interface. If another user views the affected page, the script could execute in their browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data exposure within the management session.

Technologies: [Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/ruggedcom-ape1808). Vendors: [Palo Alto Networks](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/palo-alto-networks), [Siemens](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/siemens).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-0256 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0256 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-0256?** Informational severity, with a CVSS score of 4.4, published 13 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW All versions with Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW; Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808 All versions with Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0256?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-0256 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-0256?** Check whether you run Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW or Siemens Ruggedcom Ape1808 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability (CWE-79) exists in the web interface of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. The flaw is caused by improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an authenticated administrator with high privileges (PR:H) to store a malicious JavaScript payload. Execution of the payload requires a victim user to interact with the specific part of the web interface where the payload is stored (UI:P). This affects PA-Series, VM-Series, and Panorama platforms. Fixed versions have been released across the 10.2, 11.1, 11.2, and 12.1 release trains. Threat Prevention identity 510020 can be used as a mitigation if specific decryption and routing configurations are met.

## Affected products

- Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS 12.1 < 12.1.4-h5, 12.1 < 12.1.7, 11.2 < 11.2.4-h17, 11.2 < 11.2.7-h13, 11.2 < 11.2.10-h6, 11.2 < 11.2.12, 11.1 < 11.1.4-h33, 11.1 < 11.1.6-h32, 11.1 < 11.1.7-h6, 11.1 < 11.1.10-h25, 11.1 < 11.1.13-h5, 11.1 < 11.1.15, 10.2 < 10.2.7-h34, 10.2 < 10.2.10-h36, 10.2 < 10.2.13-h21, 10.2 < 10.2.16-h7, 10.2 < 10.2.18-h6
- Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 All versions with Palo Alto Networks Virtual NGFW

## Timeline

- 2026-05-12: advisory: Siemens published initial advisory SSA-967325
- 2026-05-13: disclosed: Palo Alto Networks published the vulnerability details
- 2026-05-28: other: Advisory updated by Palo Alto Networks
- 2026-06-09: other: Siemens advisory updated to V1.1

## References

- [https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0256](https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0256)
- [https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-967325.html](https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-967325.html)

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