CVE-2025-0108
Published: February 18, 2025
Official Description
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in its management web interface. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication normally required and invoke certain PHP scripts.
CISA KEV Advisory
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in its management web interface. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to bypass the authentication normally required and invoke certain PHP scripts.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS management web interface allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to invoke certain PHP scripts. This bypasses normal authentication requirements. The high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation in the wild make this an urgent vulnerability.
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable without authentication.
Apply the latest security updates for Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. Restrict network access to the management web interface to trusted administrators only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-0108 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2025-0108 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-0108 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1