CVE-2026-0240

CVE-2026-0240 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Trust Protection Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-497.

Key facts

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in Trust Protection Foundation enables an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information from the server's vault. Successful exploitation of this issue allows the attacker to impersonate any user within the environment and arbitrarily modify configuration settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0240?
An information disclosure vulnerability in Trust Protection Foundation enables an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information from the server's vault. Successful exploitation of this issue allows the attacker to impersonate any user within the environment and arbitrarily modify configuration settings.
How severe is CVE-2026-0240?
CVE-2026-0240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0240 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0240?
CVE-2026-0240 affects Paloaltonetworks Trust Protection Foundation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0240?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-0240 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-0240 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30092.
When was CVE-2026-0240 published?
CVE-2026-0240 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-07-13.

References

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