Local Attack Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent on Windows
CVE-2026-0293

5.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Prisma Access Agent
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-0293?

A vulnerability has been identified in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent running on Windows that allows a local attacker, possessing administrator privileges, to bypass the built-in anti-tamper protections. This security gap can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive processes and files that should be safeguarded, potentially jeopardizing the integrity and confidentiality of the system.

Affected Version(s)

Prisma Access Agent Windows 0 < 26.3

Prisma Access Agent Linux All

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0293
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Palo Alto Networks thanks Daniel Cuthbert and Vladislav Ovitchinikov from Banco Santander for discovering and reporting this issue.
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