Palo Alto Prisma Access Agent Linux Improper Link Resolution File Delete Vulnerability
CVE-2026-0291 Published on August 13, 2026

Prisma Access Agent: Authenticated Limited File Deletion on Linux
An improper link resolution before file access vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Access Agent on Linux platforms that enables a local low privileged user to delete system files in a limited scope and disable Prisma Access Agent. The Prisma Access Agent on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS is not affected.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-0291 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
LOCAL
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE

Timeline

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Weakness Type

What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?

The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

CVE-2026-0291 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-0291

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Affected Versions

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