PatchTheCVECVE-2026-0237: An improper protection of alternate path vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to
CVE-2026-0237 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting prisma browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An improper protection of alternate path vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to an internal automation bridge. This allows a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage an exposed communication channel to send unauthorized commands to the browser, bypassing security controls.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.1% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-424 |
| Published | 2026-05-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-26 |
Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-0237?
prisma browser: upgrade to 146.16.6.165. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-0237 being exploited?
CVE-2026-0237 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-0237 affect?
CVE-2026-0237 affects prisma browser. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An improper protection of alternate path vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict access to an internal automation bridge. This allows a locally authenticated non-admin user to leverage an expo
How urgent is CVE-2026-0237?
Priority 28/100. High severity
Software pages
macOS vulnerabilities · Palo Alto PAN-OS vulnerabilities
Related CVEs
- CVE-2026-0236 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE A code injection vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser on macOS fails to properly restrict acces
- CVE-2026-0235 MEDIUM 4.7 UPGRADE A race condition vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser enables a locally authenticated non-admin
- CVE-2026-0275 MEDIUM 6.7 UPGRADE A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser allows a locally authenticate
- CVE-2026-0289 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE A security bypass vulnerability in the Account Protection feature of Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Browser enabl
- CVE-2026-0290 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE An information disclosure vulnerability in the Account Protection feature of Palo Alto Networks Prisma® Brows