How severe is CVE-2026-0271?

CVE-2026-0271 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2026-0271 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-2026-0271?

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

Does CVE-2026-0271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36147.

When was CVE-2026-0271 published?

CVE-2026-0271 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0271

CVE-2026-0271 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36147
Weakness: CWE-732
Published: 2026-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0271?: A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.
How severe is CVE-2026-0271?: CVE-2026-0271 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2026-0271 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-2026-0271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-0271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36147.
When was CVE-2026-0271 published?: CVE-2026-0271 was published on 2026-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0271

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