Palo Alto NetworksCVE-2026-0291
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent: link following
Low1.1CVE-2026-0291 · Published Aug 13, 2026 · updated Sep 9, 2026
An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on Linux platforms that enables a local low privileged user to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
Affected versions
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Prisma Access Agent Product | < 26.2.2 | 26.2.2 |
Details and references
- CVSS 4.0
- CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
- Severity from
- the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
- Weakness
- CWE-59
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| Aug 13 | Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW: information disclosure | Low1.7 | 11.1.16-h1+2 more |
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| Aug 13 | Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect App: privilege escalation | Medium5.9 | 6.3.3-h15+3 more |
| Aug 13 | Palo Alto Networks Prisma: local attacker could bypass the anti-tamper... | Medium5.6 | 26.3 |
| Aug 13 | Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent: privilege escalation | Medium6.0 | 26.3 |