CVE-2026-0291

MediumCVSS 4.4/10Last modified Oct 23, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 4.4/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Weakness enumeration

CWE-59

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Aug 13, 2026
Last modified
Oct 23, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-0291: Medium severity, CVSS 4.4 | Vulnix