Path Traversal Vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud
CVE-2026-0312

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Palo Alto Networks
Status
Checkov By Prisma Cloud
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 October 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2026-0312?

A path traversal vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma Cloud, allowing an unauthenticated local user to exploit the system by writing files to arbitrary locations on the scanning filesystem. This flaw can compromise the integrity of the system, enabling malicious actions if left unaddressed. Proper patching and security measures are essential to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Checkov by Prisma Cloud 0 < 3.3.25

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0312
vendor-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Muhammad Ibrahim
Yuze Pan
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