PALO ALTO: 📅 Published on May 13, 2026

PALO ALTO Security Advisory

Published Date: May 13, 2026

CVE: CVE-2026-0246

Advisory Summary

❗️ Medium Severity Alert: Prisma Access Agent Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a medium severity vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-0246 affecting its Prisma Access Agent. This flaw allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or control beyond their intended permissions. Given Prisma Access’s critical role in securing remote access infrastructure, it is essential for security teams to prioritize mitigation.

Administrators are advised to review the detailed security bulletin and apply any available patches or recommended configurations promptly. Failure to secure this vulnerability could compromise the integrity of remote access environments and expose sensitive resources.

Stay vigilant and ensure Prisma Access deployments are up to date to reduce exposure.

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Reference: Vendor Advisory