Firewall
Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440

- The Palo Alto PA-5440 is a high-performance next-generation firewall designed for large-scale enterprise networks.

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440

Specifications

IDS/IPS
Yes
USB
2x USB 3.0
VPN
90 Gbps
Ports
2x 10GbE SFP+, 4x 25GbE SFP28, 8x 1/10GbE SFP/SFP+, 12x 40/100GbE QSFP28
Firewall
Yes
Sessions
60M
LAN Ports
26

Potential Threats

6
Critical
4
High
13
Medium
0
Low

25 Known CVEs

6 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-5440

Default Credentials — Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440

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

Known CVE Vulnerabilities (25)

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CVE-2023-6786 2025

The Payment Gateway for Telcell WordPress plugin through 2.0.1 does not validate the api_url parameter before redirecting the user to its value, leadi...

6.1
CVE-2023-6783 2025

The WolfNet IDX for WordPress plugin through 1.19.1 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as...

4.8
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-2025-0110 2025

A command injection vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS OpenConfig plugin enables an authenticated administrator with the ability to make g...

CVE-2025-0109 2025

An unauthenticated file deletion vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS management web interface enables an unauthenticated attacker with netw...

CVE-2025-0108 2025

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

9.1
CVE-2025-0107 2025

An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Expedition enables an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary OS commands as the www-dat...

9.8
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

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FAQ

What is the default password for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440?

The most common default credentials for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440 are listed in the table above. Always change these immediately after setup.

What is the default username for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440?

The default username for Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440 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-5440?

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-5440 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-5440 have known security vulnerabilities?

Palo Alto Networks Palo Alto PA-5440 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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