CVE-2026-0294: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent app on Windows and macOS devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. The Prisma Access Agent on Linux, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS is not affected.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0294) involves an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) in the Prisma Access Agent application on Windows and macOS devices. A local attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges by executing code with elevated rights. The issue does not affect Prisma Access Agent on Linux, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with no known exploits in the wild and no vendor-provided patch or remediation level at this time.
Potential Impact
A local user on affected Windows or macOS devices can escalate privileges, potentially gaining elevated code execution capabilities. This could allow unauthorized actions that require higher privileges. Other platforms are not impacted. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by Palo Alto Networks as of the current information.
CVE-2026-0294: CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Description
A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent app on Windows and macOS devices enables a local user to execute code with elevated privileges. The Prisma Access Agent on Linux, iOS, Android, and ChromeOS is not affected.
CVSS v4.0
Score 6.0medium
Affected software
Palo Alto Networks
Prisma Access Agent
Palo Alto Networks
Prisma Access Agent
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0294) involves an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) in the Prisma Access Agent application on Windows and macOS devices. A local attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges by executing code with elevated rights. The issue does not affect Prisma Access Agent on Linux, iOS, Android, or ChromeOS. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates local attack vector with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. The vulnerability is rated medium severity with no known exploits in the wild and no vendor-provided patch or remediation level at this time.
Potential Impact
A local user on affected Windows or macOS devices can escalate privileges, potentially gaining elevated code execution capabilities. This could allow unauthorized actions that require higher privileges. Other platforms are not impacted. There are no known active exploits reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by Palo Alto Networks as of the current information.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:44:52.281Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7d2ee9bf8831d5398db876
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 02:41:45 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 03:00:58 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 13:47:42 UTC
Views: 52
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