How severe is CVE-2026-0248?

CVE-2026-0248 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-0248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0248

CVE-2026-0248 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 6.2. 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 4.0 base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-30099
Weakness: CWE-295
Published: 2026-05-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 4.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-0248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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 2026-06-17.

References

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

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