CVE-2026-0305: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
CVE-2026-0305 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent on Linux. It allows a local user to access sensitive configuration data and credentials. Other platform versions of the agent (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome OS) are not affected. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0305) in the Prisma Access Agent for Linux involves exposure of sensitive information (CWE-200) to a local unauthorized user. The flaw enables access to configuration data and credentials that should be protected. The issue is limited to version 24.0 of the Linux agent; other platform variants are not impacted. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
A local user on a Linux system running Prisma Access Agent version 24.0 can access sensitive configuration data and credentials, potentially compromising security. This exposure could facilitate further unauthorized actions if the credentials or configuration data are leveraged. The impact is limited to local privilege and does not involve remote exploitation or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized local activity. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by Palo Alto Networks at this time.
CVE-2026-0305: CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Description
CVE-2026-0305 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent on Linux. It allows a local user to access sensitive configuration data and credentials. Other platform versions of the agent (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome OS) are not affected. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.3.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/paloaltonetworks/prisma-access-agentRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-0305) in the Prisma Access Agent for Linux involves exposure of sensitive information (CWE-200) to a local unauthorized user. The flaw enables access to configuration data and credentials that should be protected. The issue is limited to version 24.0 of the Linux agent; other platform variants are not impacted. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
A local user on a Linux system running Prisma Access Agent version 24.0 can access sensitive configuration data and credentials, potentially compromising security. This exposure could facilitate further unauthorized actions if the credentials or configuration data are leveraged. The impact is limited to local privilege and does not involve remote exploitation or denial of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized local activity. No official remediation or temporary fix has been published by Palo Alto Networks at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- palo_alto
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T20:45:03.983Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa24938acd9273b49a57d5d
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 06:07:52 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 06:23:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 06:33:58 UTC
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