CVE-2026-0293: Prisma Access Agent: Anti-Tamper Protection Bypass on Windows (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on Windows enables a local attacker with administrator privileges to bypass the anti-tamper protection, enabling unauthorized access to protected processes and files.

The Prisma Access Agent on Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent<26.3, =0
26.3
Microsoft Windows*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Linux Linux*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Apple macOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Apple iOS*
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent
Google Android*

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 26.3
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 26.3

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0293?

The severity of CVE-2026-0293 is classified as high with a score of 8.3.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2026-0293?

CVE-2026-0293 affects the Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent on Windows.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-0293?

CVE-2026-0293 allows a local attacker with administrator privileges to bypass anti-tamper protection, potentially leading to unauthorized access to protected processes and files.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-0293?

To fix CVE-2026-0293, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates from Palo Alto Networks for the Prisma Access Agent.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-0293?

CVE-2026-0293 is a vulnerability that involves an anti-tamper protection bypass on the Prisma Access Agent.

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