CVE-2026-0281: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ww6g-3h8v-p3mx
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CVSS 7.1
CWE-524
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-0281 is a LOW (CVSS 7.1) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-524: Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the code uses a cache that contains sensitive information, but the cache can be read by an actor outside of the intended control sphere.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-0281 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-0281
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ww6g-3h8v-p3mx
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.1
CWE Classification CWE-524: Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.1

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-0281

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-0281, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-524: Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information, where the code uses a cache that contains sensitive information, but the cache can be read by an actor outside of the intended control sphere. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

An information disclosure vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface to obtain web session tokens. This requires a legitimate user to first click on a malicious link provided by the attacker. The security risk posed by this issue is minimized by restricting access to the management web interface to only trusted internal IP addresses according to our recommended best practice 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 is applicable to PAN-OS software on PA-Series and VM-Series firewalls and on Panorama (virtual and M-Series). Cloud NGFW and Prisma® Access are not impacted by this vulnerability.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-0281 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0281
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-104023.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0281

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-0281?
CVE-2026-0281 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-524: Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-0281?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-0281?
CVE-2026-0281 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-0281?
CVE-2026-0281 is classified under CWE-524: Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information (The code uses a cache that contains sensitive information, but the cache can be read by an actor outside of the intended control sphere.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-0281?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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