An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud enables a local user to execute arbitrary commands in the… (CVE-2026-0302)
CVE-2026-0302 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud that allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands within Checkov processes. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, with low attack complexity and privileges. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and the severity is assessed as low.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0302) in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud involves OS command injection, enabling a local user with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands in the context of Checkov processes. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low complexity, required user interaction, and limited privileges. The vulnerability does not allow for elevated privileges or user confidentiality impact. No patch or remediation details are provided, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
A local user with limited privileges can execute arbitrary OS commands within Checkov processes, potentially affecting system integrity. However, the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability and requires user interaction, limiting its severity and exploitability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access to systems running Checkov and limit user interaction where possible.
An OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud enables a local user to execute arbitrary commands in the… (CVE-2026-0302)
Description
CVE-2026-0302 is an OS command injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud that allows a local user to execute arbitrary commands within Checkov processes. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction, with low attack complexity and privileges. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and the severity is assessed as low.
CVSS v4.0
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0302) in Palo Alto Networks Checkov by Prisma® Cloud involves OS command injection, enabling a local user with limited privileges to execute arbitrary commands in the context of Checkov processes. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low complexity, required user interaction, and limited privileges. The vulnerability does not allow for elevated privileges or user confidentiality impact. No patch or remediation details are provided, and no known exploitation has been reported.
Potential Impact
A local user with limited privileges can execute arbitrary OS commands within Checkov processes, potentially affecting system integrity. However, the vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability and requires user interaction, limiting its severity and exploitability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, monitor Palo Alto Networks advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict local user access to systems running Checkov and limit user interaction where possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-9wwx-r2gg-j99v
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-0302"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- LOW
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa2af65acd9273b4925a74d
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 13:23:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 13:30:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 17:00:37 UTC
Views: 6
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