CVE-2026-0291 — MEDIUM (4.4)

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-0291?

CVE-2026-0291 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent, Linux Linux Kernel.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paloaltonetworks	Prisma Access Agent	< 26.2.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-0291?

CVE-2026-0291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2026-0291?

CVE-2026-0291 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-0291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Prisma Access Agent, Linux Linux Kernel.