Is CVE-2026-0229 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-0229 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-0229 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-0229 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0229?

CVE-2026-0229 has a CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM) and an EPSS exploitation probability of 0.02%.

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-0229

CWE-754Published: February 11, 2026· Updated: Feb 12, 2026

6.6

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.02%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:4.3th

Official Description

A denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in the Advanced DNS Security (ADNS) feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker to initiate system reboots using a maliciously crafted packet. Repeated attempts to initiate a reboot causes the firewall to enter maintenance mode.

Cloud NGFW and Prisma Access® are not impacted by this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-0229 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeX

Impact

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber