CVE-2022-0024

Name: CVE-2022-0024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T17:15:09.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0024 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated network-based PAN-OS administrator to upload a specifically created configuration that disrupts system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges when the configuration is committed on both hardware and virtual firewalls. This issue does not impact Panorama appliances or Prisma Access customers. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that enables an authenticated network-based PAN-OS administrator to upload a specifically created configuration that disrupts system processes and potentially execute arbitrary code with root privileges when the configuration is committed on both hardware and virtual firewalls. This issue does not impact Panorama appliances or Prisma Access customers. This issue impacts: PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.23; PAN-OS 9.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.0.16; PAN-OS 9.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 9.1.13; PAN-OS 10.0 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.0.10; PAN-OS 10.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 10.1.5.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-138

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 8.1.0, < 8.1.23
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.0.0, < 9.0.16
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.13
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.10
Paloaltonetworks	Pan-Os	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.5

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0024Vendor Advisory
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2022-0024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0024?

How severe is CVE-2022-0024?

CVE-2022-0024 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST