How severe is CVE-2026-0246?

CVE-2026-0246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-0246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0246?

CVE-2026-0246 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

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. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

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 2026-07-14.

CVE-2026-0246

CVE-2026-0246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 5.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30097
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-07-14

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 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-0246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0246?: CVE-2026-0246 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
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. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
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 2026-07-14.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:prisma_access_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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