How severe is CVE-2026-0291?

CVE-2026-0291 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 none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-0291 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-2026-0291?

CVE-2026-0291 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0291?

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

When was CVE-2026-0291 published?

CVE-2026-0291 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-09-09.

CVE-2026-0291

CVE-2026-0291 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v4: 1.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent
Published: 2026-08-13
Last modified: 2026-09-09

Description

An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on Linux platforms that enables a local low privileged user to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0291?: An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on Linux platforms that enables a local low privileged user to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.
How severe is CVE-2026-0291?: CVE-2026-0291 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 none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-0291 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-2026-0291?: CVE-2026-0291 affects Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0291?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-0291 published?: CVE-2026-0291 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-09-09.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0291

Affected products (1)

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

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