CVE-2025-0137

What it is

An improper input neutralization vulnerability in the management web interface of the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables a malicious authenticated read-write administrator to impersonate another legitimate authenticated PAN-OS administrator. The attacker must have network access to the management web interface to exploit this issue. You greatly reduce the risk of this issue by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended critical deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 .

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

No patch or advisory is linked yet. Look at mitigations or restrict exposure.

Timeline

1. 2025-05-14 19:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 08:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2025-05-14 19:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 08:25 UTC

Exploit probability

0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-83

Record status

Deferred

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 4.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None