Firewall
Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420

- The Palo Alto PA-5420 is a high-performance next-generation firewall that provides advanced threat prevention and granular control over network traffic.

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420

Specifications

OS
PAN-OS
IDS/IPS
18.5 Gbps
USB
2x USB 3.0
UTM
23.3 Gbps
VPN
20.4 Gbps
Ports
12x 10/100/1000, 12x SFP/SFP+, 4x QSFP28, 2x RJ-45 MGMT, 1x RJ-45 CONSOLE, 1x Micro USB CONSOLE, 2x USB
Firewall
Yes

Potential Threats

3
Critical
6
High
13
Medium
1
Low

25 Known CVEs

3 critical vulnerabilities found — immediate patching required.
Audit firewall rules and remove unused allow entries. Enable detailed logging. Restrict management access to trusted IPs only.

Default IP

192.168.1.1

Default admin panel address for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420

Default Credentials — Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2025-0133 2025

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GlobalProtect™ gateway and portal features of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS® software enables...

CVE-2025-0132 2025

A missing authentication vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR® Broker VM allows an unauthenticated user to disable certain internal services...

CVE-2025-0111 2025

An authenticated file read vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated attacker with network access to the manage...

6.5
CVE-2024-9461 2024

The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in all versi...

7.2
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-2024-9462 2024

The Poll Maker – Versus Polls, Anonymous Polls, Image Polls plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via poll settings in all...

5.5
CVE-2024-9464 2024

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an authenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expedi...

6.5
CVE-2024-9463 2024

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition allows an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as root in Expe...

7.5
CVE-2024-9460 2024

A vulnerability was found in Codezips Online Shopping Portal 1.0. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file inde...

7.3

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FAQ

What is the default password for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420?

The most common default credentials for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420?

The default username for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420 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-5420?

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-5420 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-5420 have known security vulnerabilities?

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5420 has 25 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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