ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2020-2021: Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Facts
VendorPalo Alto Networks
ProductPAN-OS
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
CISA federal deadline15 Apr 2022
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-347

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS contains a vulnerability in SAML which allows an attacker to bypass authentication.

SOURCES

Other Palo Alto Networks flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.