CVE-2026-0271: Prisma Access Agent: Local Privilege Escalation by Authorized Users (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Jun 10, 2026
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent<26.2.1, =
26.2.1
Linux Linux*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Apple macOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Microsoft Windows*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Apple iOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Google Android*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent<26.2.1
Linux Linux kernel

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.2.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent (Linux) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 26.2.1

Event History

Jun 10, 2026
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:59 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0271?

CVE-2026-0271 has a severity rating of 8.5, categorized as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0271?

To fix CVE-2026-0271, upgrade the Prisma Access Agent on Linux from versions 25.7 through 26.2.0 to version 26.2.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-0271?

CVE-2026-0271 affects local users of the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent on Linux devices.

4

Is CVE-2026-0271 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2026-0271 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2026-0271?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2026-0271.

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