How severe is CVE-2026-0268?

CVE-2026-0268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-0268 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0268?

CVE-2026-0268 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0268?

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

Does CVE-2026-0268 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0268 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36144.

When was CVE-2026-0268 published?

CVE-2026-0268 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-07-23.

CVE-2026-0268

CVE-2026-0268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-424.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36144
Weakness: CWE-424
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent
Published: 2026-06-10
Last modified: 2026-07-23

Description

A security control bypass vulnerability in Prisma Access Agent for Linux allows a local attacker to route network traffic outside the VPN tunnel. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0268?: A security control bypass vulnerability in Prisma Access Agent for Linux allows a local attacker to route network traffic outside the VPN tunnel. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.
How severe is CVE-2026-0268?: CVE-2026-0268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-0268 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0268?: CVE-2026-0268 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0268 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0268 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36144.
When was CVE-2026-0268 published?: CVE-2026-0268 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-07-23.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0268

Affected products (1)

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

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