Vulnerability · Published Aug 13, 2026 · Assigned by palo_alto

CVE-2026-0291Prisma Access Agent: Authenticated Limited File Deletion on Linux

Low 1.1

In plain English

A low-severity security flaw in Prisma Access Agent from Palo Alto Networks. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 4% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 4.0)1.1Low

Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 95.9% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Palo Alto Networks	Prisma Access Agent	0 – before 26.2.2
Palo Alto Networks	Prisma Access Agent	see references

Weakness: CWE-59 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber

References

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