How severe is CVE-2026-0248?

CVE-2026-0248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-0248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0248?

CVE-2026-0248 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0248?

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

Does CVE-2026-0248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30099.

When was CVE-2026-0248 published?

CVE-2026-0248 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-07-14.

CVE-2026-0248

CVE-2026-0248 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent with a CVSS 3.x 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v4: 6.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30099
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-07-14

Description

An improper certificate validation vulnerability in the Prisma Access Agent® for Android and Chrome OS enables an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack to intercept VPN traffic. By presenting a certificate for any domain issued by a trusted Certificate Authority, the attacker can capture sensitive device information. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS are not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0248?: An improper certificate validation vulnerability in the Prisma Access Agent® for Android and Chrome OS enables an attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack to intercept VPN traffic. By presenting a certificate for any domain issued by a trusted Certificate Authority, the attacker can capture sensitive device information. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS are not affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-0248?: CVE-2026-0248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0248?: CVE-2026-0248 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0248 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0248 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-30099.
When was CVE-2026-0248 published?: CVE-2026-0248 was published on 2026-05-13 and last updated on 2026-07-14.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0248

Affected products (1)

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

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