Vulnerability · Published Sep 10, 2026 · Assigned by palo_alto
CVE-2026-0303Checkov by Prisma Cloud: Code Execution via Auto-Loaded Configuration File
Low 2.4
In plain English
A low-severity security flaw in Checkov by Prisma Cloud 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 0.2% (higher than 8% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code.
Severity (CVSS 4.0)2.4Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 91.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack tooling1Public PoC
Official description
A code execution vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud can allow arbitrary code execution when Checkov scans a directory that contains an attacker-controlled configuration file.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks | Checkov by Prisma Cloud | 3.2.0 – before 3.2.532 |
Weakness: CWE-829 · Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:U/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0303 vendor-advisory