Is CVE-2022-0024 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0024 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0024 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0024 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0024?

CVE-2022-0024 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-0024

CWE-138Published: May 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0024 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.