CVE-2026-0271
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CVE-2026-0271 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent app on Linux devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. This does not impact Prisma Access Agent on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Paloaltonetworks | Prisma Access Agent | < 26.2.1 |
References
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2026-0271Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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