How severe is CVE-2026-0246?

CVE-2026-0246 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-0246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-0246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30097.

When was CVE-2026-0246 published?

CVE-2026-0246 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0246

CVE-2026-0246 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30097
Weakness: CWE-862
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability with a privilege management mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent® enables a locally authenticated non-administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. This allows the user to execute arbitrary code and read sensitive information otherwise accessible only to privileged accounts. The Prisma Access Agent on iOS, Android and Chrome OS are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0246?: A vulnerability with a privilege management mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent® enables a locally authenticated non-administrative user to escalate their privileges to root on macOS and Linux or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on Windows. This allows the user to execute arbitrary code and read sensitive information otherwise accessible only to privileged accounts. The Prisma Access Agent on iOS, Android and Chrome OS are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-0246?: CVE-2026-0246 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-0246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0246 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0246 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30097.
When was CVE-2026-0246 published?: CVE-2026-0246 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0246

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