CVE-2026-0263

CVE-2026-0263 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2. 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-787.

Key facts

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the IKEv2 processing of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software allows an unauthenticated network-based attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the firewall, or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by these vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0263?
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the IKEv2 processing of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software allows an unauthenticated network-based attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the firewall, or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition. Panorama, Cloud NGFW, and Prisma® Access are not impacted by these vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2026-0263?
CVE-2026-0263 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2026-0263 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0263?
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-2026-0263 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-0263 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30064.
When was CVE-2026-0263 published?
CVE-2026-0263 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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