Palo Alto Networks · PAN-OS
CVE-2025-0111
PAN-OS: Authenticated File Read Vulnerability in the Management Web Interface
What it is
An authenticated file read vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to read files on the PAN-OS filesystem that are readable by the “nobody” user.
You can 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 best practices deployment guidelines https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/community-blogs/tips-amp-tricks-how-to-secure-the-management-access-of-your-palo/ba-p/464431 .
This issue does not affect Cloud NGFW or Prisma Access software.
CISA: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains an external control of file name or path vulnerability. Successful exploitation enables an authenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to read files on the PAN-OS filesystem that are readable by the “nobody” user.
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Deadline for US federal agencies: March 13, 2025
More exploited flaws from Palo Alto Networks
| Added | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Attack chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Code Injection | PAN-OS | High 8.6 | 1.7% |
| May 29, 2026 | Authentication Bypass | PAN-OS | High 7.8 | 95% |
| May 6, 2026 | Out-of-bounds Write | PAN-OS | Critical 9.3 | 42% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Authentication Bypass | PAN-OS | High 8.8 | 98% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Malicious DNS Packet | PAN-OS | High 8.7 | 29% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Management Interface Authentication Bypass | PAN-OS | Critical 9.3 | 99.8% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Management Interface OS Command Injection | PAN-OS | Medium 6.9 | 94% |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Command Injection | PAN-OS | Critical 10.0 | >99.9% |
Sources: Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (CISA, public domain), CVE records (cve.org) and EPSS (FIRST). The chance of attacks is the EPSS estimate that someone will try to exploit the flaw in the next 30 days.