How severe is CVE-2026-0240?

CVE-2026-0240 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-0240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0240

CVE-2026-0240 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 4.5. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30092
Weakness: CWE-497
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 4.0 base score of 4.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-0240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0240

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