CVE-2026-0306: Prisma Access Agent: EndPoint DLP Bypass Vulnerability on Windows (Severity: MEDIUM)

Published Sep 9, 2026
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Updated

A vulnerability in the EndPoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) enforcement of Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent enables a local user to bypass configured DLP policy enforcement controls and exfiltrate sensitive data.

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

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Prisma Access Agent
All of the following
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Agent<26.2, =0
26.2
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 26.2
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 26.2

Event History

Sep 9, 2026
Advisory Published
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Palo Alto Networks·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are affected by this issue?

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

2

What level of access does an attacker need?

An attacker needs local user access to the affected Windows system. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

3

What is the practical impact of successful exploitation?

A local user can bypass configured EndPoint DLP policy enforcement controls and exfiltrate sensitive data.

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