CVE-2026-0237
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CVE-2026-0237 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper protection of alternate path vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to an internal automation bridge. This allows a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage an exposed communication channel to send unauthorized commands to the browser, bypassing security controls.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An improper protection of alternate path vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to an internal automation bridge. This allows a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage an exposed communication channel to send unauthorized commands to the browser, bypassing security controls.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Prisma Browser | < 146.16.6.165 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0237Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Analyzed
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