Advisory severityHigh8.5Vendor: MediumPalo Alto Networks

High [CVE-2026-0246] Prisma Access Agent: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

This high-severity Palo Alto Networks advisory covers CVE-2026-0246; related products: Prisma Access.

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CVE-2026-0246 Source published May 13, 2026

VulniPulse record published Jul 5, 2026Record updated Jul 5, 2026

CVE-2026-0246

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Summary

CVE-2026-0246 Prisma Access Agent: Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Affected versions

Prisma Access Agent < 26.2.1

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Fixed versions

Prisma Access Agent >= 26.2.1

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

Upgrade to a fixed release: Prisma Access Agent >= 26.2.1.

Workaround status

No known workarounds exist for this issue.

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Official resources

Prisma Access / Prisma documentation
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