Firewall
Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280

- The Palo Alto PA-5280 is a high-performance next-generation firewall that provides advanced threat prevention and granular control over network traffic.

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280

Specifications

OS
PAN-OS
Ips
35 Gbps
USB
2x USB 3.0
VPN
Yes
Ports
8x 10GbE SFP+, 8x 1/10/25GbE SFP28, 4x 40GbE QSFP+
Firewall
Yes
Sessions
64 million

Potential Threats

2
Critical
7
High
6
Medium
0
Low

15 Known CVEs

2 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
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Default IP

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280

Default Credentials — Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280

Username Password Access Type Protocol Port Notes
web HTTPS 443
ssh SSH 22
console Serial Console
api HTTPS 443

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (15)

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CVE-2024-3393 2024

A Denial of Service vulnerability in the DNS Security feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows an unauthenticated attacker to send a malic...

7.5
CVE-2024-9474 2024

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software allows a PAN-OS administrator with access to the management web interface t...

7.2
CVE-2024-0012 2024

An authentication bypass in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the management web interface...

9.8
CVE-2024-3400 2024

A command injection as a result of arbitrary file creation vulnerability in the GlobalProtect feature of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software for specif...

10.0
CVE-2024-3388 2024

A vulnerability in the GlobalProtect Gateway in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated attacker to impersonate another user and s...

4.1
CVE-2024-3387 2024

A weak (low bit strength) device certificate in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software enables an attacker to perform a meddler-in-the-middle (MitM) att...

5.3
CVE-2024-3386 2024

An incorrect string comparison vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software prevents Predefined Decryption Exclusions from functioning as inten...

5.3
CVE-2024-3385 2024

A packet processing mechanism in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to reboot hardware-based firewalls. Repeated attacks eve...

7.5
CVE-2024-3384 2024

A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables a remote attacker to reboot PAN-OS firewalls when receiving Windows New Technology LAN M...

7.5
CVE-2024-3383 2024

A vulnerability in how Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software processes data received from Cloud Identity Engine (CIE) agents enables modification of User...

7.4

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FAQ

What is the default password for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280?

The most common default credentials for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280?

The default username for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280 is typically "admin". The full list of default credentials including username, password, access type and port is shown in the table on this page.

How do I change the password on Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280?

Log in to the admin panel using the default credentials listed above. Navigate to Administration → Password or System → Account settings. Enter the current password and set a new strong password. Save the changes.

How do I reset Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280 to factory defaults?

Locate the Reset button (usually a small pinhole on the back/bottom of the device). Hold it for 10-30 seconds while powered on until the LEDs flash. The device will reboot with default settings.

Is it safe to leave default credentials unchanged?

No. Default credentials are publicly known and frequently exploited by automated scanners. Change the admin password immediately after first login.

Does Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280 have known security vulnerabilities?

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5280 has 15 known CVE vulnerabilities documented in our database. The full list with severity ratings is shown on this page. Apply the latest firmware update from the manufacturer to address known issues.

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