Code Injection via AppleScript in Palo Alto Prisma Browser (macOS)
CVE-2026-0236 Published on May 13, 2026
Prisma Browser: Code Injection Enables Security Controls Bypass
A code injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to its AppleScript interface allowing a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage this exposed Apple Event handler to send unauthorized commands to the browser.
Timeline
Initial publication.
Weakness Type
What is a Code Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.
CVE-2026-0236 has been classified to as a Code Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0236
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Affected Versions
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser:- Before 146.16.6.165 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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